Edwin van der Sar has told David de Gea he has to "deal with" the pressure of being the Manchester United goalkeeper. De Gea was recalled for Sunday's breathtaking Premier League game at Chelsea, producing a Jekyll-and-Hyde display that saw him flap at more than one cross but also make a stunning stoppage-time save.
Van der Sar said: "It's always difficult if you're coming into a new club and new league, especially the English one. De Gea had lost his place to Anders Lindegaard, who impressed in goal before picking up an injury that has ruled him out for a month. Van der Saar said: "I spoke to Anders and he's disappointed, of course, that he's injured at the moment because he's really been magnificent."
Sir Alex Ferguson could have been forgiven for sending out an SOS to Van der Sar, who admitted he was missing the game. Van der Sar explained: "I got a few text messages from friends saying, 'What about you?' There's no doubt in my mind."
Van de Sar tips United for title
Van der Sar is confident United will beat Manchester City to the title, despite slipping two points behind at the weekend.
"I see the qualities United have and the tactics Ferguson can deploy. Stunning fightbacks like the one they produced to draw 3-3 at Stamford Bridge will certainly help their cause, if not Van der Sar's Sunday dinner plans.
