Source: Team_Talk
Size matters for Lindegaard
Anders Lindegaard has admitted he is still getting used to the sheer size of Manchester United.[LNB] The Denmark keeper arrived at Old Trafford in the middle of last season, after previous spells with Odense and Norwegian outfit Aalesunds.[LNB]But nothing the 27-year-old encountered at either of those two clubs prepared him for his first United tour.[LNB]The Red Devils are currently preparing to face the MLS All-Stars in New Jersey today, part of a five-game trip in which Lindegaard has already been granted two outings, against the New England Revolution and the Seattle Sounders.[LNB]And Lindegaard has been astonished at the reception United have received.[LNB]"It takes your breath away," he said.[LNB]"We have had a couple of training sessions over here and there were more spectators there than I experienced during matches in my time in Denmark and Norway. And this is supposed to be a country that doesn't like football. It is amazing.[LNB]"When you come somewhere like this, you really see how massive Manchester United is."[LNB]Not that Lindegaard believes there is anything he could have done to prepare himself for the enormity of such a move.[LNB]"I don't think you can," he said.[LNB]"It's very difficult to prepare yourself for a move from a small club to a club like Manchester United.[LNB]"It is something that is just going to happen and I am glad to say it has been going really well."[LNB]Lindegaard has fully recovered from the knee operation that sidelined him in March and meant that he could not contest for a place on the bench with Tomasz Kuszczak for the Champions League final.[LNB]However, with Kuszczak destined for pastures new and Edwin van der Sar retired, it now seems like a straight battle between Lindegaard and David de Gea for the number one slot.[LNB]De Gea is clearly the favourite and the man Sir Alex Ferguson expects to be choosing for Community Shield clash with "noisy neighbours" Manchester City at Wembley on August 7.[LNB]However, Lindegaard is not willing to give up quite so easily.[LNB]"It is not about making the choice difficult for Sir Alex," he said.[LNB]"For me, it's about being number one. That is what it's all about - playing. I enjoy competing and, so far, I feel very good.[LNB]"There is big competition in all the spots but, so far, I'm very satisfied with my own performances.[LNB]"I think I've played very well so I believe in my chance. If I didn't believe in my chance, how could I expect other people to?[LNB]"I'm not scared at all. I am very proud of representing Manchester United.[LNB]"It is the biggest dream in my career come true."
