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Edwin van der Sar: Valdes can replace De Gea

Published 12:00 14 Jun 2015 BST

Updated 15:48 14 Jun 2015 BST

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Edwin van der Sar: Valdes can replace De Gea

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Edwin van der Sar has suggested that David de Gea's replacement may already be at Old Trafford - in the shape of Victor Valdes...

The Manchester United legend was speaking to the BBC ahead of a legends game between his former club and Bayern Munich on Sunday. "Maybe they have the solution already in-house in Victor Valdes," said Van der Sar. "It depends whether they are looking for someone with reaction saves or someone who is commanding and a more outfield type of player," he explained. "If your team plays further away from goal and you have a goalkeeper who likes to protect his six-yard box, then the match will not be there. "Barcelona played a lot away from their goal and that is something Van Gaal finds important. Valdes has a lot of experience and a great pedigree." The Dutchman's comments echo the theories of United goalkeeping coach Frans Hoek.

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