Short shrift: Fergie took umbrage to a question about
keeper selection
Sir Alex Ferguson reacted angrily to questions
on TV about why he replaced goalkeeper David de Gea with Anders
Lindegaard for Manchester United's Champions League game in
Benfica.
Lindegaard played
a starring role in the 1-1 draw after being drafted in to replace
his Spanish team-mate.
Asked about the
decision by ITV interviewer Kelly Cates - daughter of Liverpool
manager Kenny Dalglish - Ferguson snapped: 'David de Gea will play
on Sunday against Chelsea.
'That was the
understanding we had before the game, and it doesn't change. I
don't know why you ask these questions, you're just looking for
stupid little things.
'Anyway, it
proves we have two terrific goalkeepers.'
Lindegaard was
delighted to have been given his chance and declared he is ready to
fight for the No 1 spot.
Take a bow: Lindegaard was in inspired form, despite
conceding
Asked about challenging De Gea,
20, the Denmark goalkeeper said: 'What answer do you expect to that
question? I've said a thousand times before I'm not here to pick my
nose.
'I enjoyed it
very much, it was a great night. It's a great stadium to play at, a
very loud audience. This is why I came to United, to play these
kind of games.
'There's always a
bit of nerves and if there isn't then it's not that enjoyable. It
makes me feel alive. I'm satisfied with my performance, just a bit
sad that I didn't save the first goal.'
Liverpool connection: Kenny's daughter Kelly was
posing the questions to Sir Alex
Flat out: De Gea is set to return to the team
United fell behind to a first-half goal from
Benfica centre forward Oscar Cardozo but Ryan Giggs equalised just
before half-time.
Speaking about
the goalkeepers in his written press conference, Ferguson said: 'I
was very impressed with Anders, but we've got two great goalkeepers
in Anders and David.
'David will play
against Chelsea and possibly Anders will play against Leeds United
on Tuesday.'
