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# David De Gea Won’t Play against Spurs

[David De Gea will miss out on the opening game of the Premier League season, as Manchester United prepare to face Tottenham Hotspur tomorrow.](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/manchester-united-de-gea-wont-9809624)

During Louis van Gaal’s press conference earlier this morning, the Dutchman confirmed that De Gea won’t start for United.

“*David shall not play so I don’t have any concerns* \[about him not being ready\]*. I think about the human being more than the player and I don’t think he can handle that.*”

De Gea has been linked with a move to Real Madrid all summer long, as his contract ends in a year’s time, potentially allowing one of the best goalkeepers in the world to leave on a free transfer. It has been rumoured that United would only accept a bid in the region of £30 million or Sergio Ramos in a swap deal for the 24-year-old goalkeeper.

It is also expected that Ajax’s Jasper Cillessen would be De Gea’s replacement if he departs before the end of the summer transfer window. The 26-year-old would be able to play in the Champions League for United after Ajax’s elimination from the third-round qualifiers.

[It’s very unlikely that Victor Valdes will get a look in as he’s been made surplus to requirements, as van Gaal claimed he](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/33531333)[*“refused to play in the reserves and doesn’t follow his philosophy”*.](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/33531333)

With Anders Lindegaard falling down the pecking order, it’s likely that Sergio Romero or Sam Johnstone will make their competitive debut for United. 22-year-old Johnstone put in some impressive performances for United during their pre-season fixtures, whilst Romero only signed for the club nearly two weeks ago.