Edwin admits form concern
19 Jul 2007 - 07:50:29
Goalkeeper Edwin Van der Sar has vowed to recapture top form after a series of high-profile mistakes have led to questions being asked about his status as Manchester United's number one.
The 36-year-old ended the last campaign under a cloud following mistakes against AS Roma in the Champions League and Portsmouth in the Premier League.
Van der Sar also make another gaffe during the first leg of United's pre-season Asia tour which ended in a 2-2 draw with Urawa Reds in Tokyo.
But the veteran former Ajax and Juventus shot-stopper claims he is not overly concerned by his recent form and has backed his ability to retain the number one jersey ahead of Tomasz Kuszczak.
"Yes, I was disappointed with some of my performances at the end of last season," he admitted.
"There wasn't the same consistency I'd had during most of the season. I don't know why.
"When you make a mistake, the best thing is to stick to your normal routine and not try to do anything different. That's what I've always tried to do."
Meanwhile, Van der Sar claims he has no intention of setting a deadline for his retirement.
The Dutch goalkeeper, who joined the Red Devils in June 2005, is out of contract at the end of the 2007/08 campaign.
"I don't know about the future," he said. "At my age you have to take it on a year-by-year basis. That's the best thing for the club and the player.
"You never know what can happen, but you must always ensure you enjoy the game.
"If you don't have that desire any more, you must stop."