New £18million signing David De Gea, 20, is already under
pressure after high-profile blunders in both the Community Shield
and Sunday's 2-1 win at West Brom.
And Danish star Lindegaard said: "I'm not scared about being No
1 at Man United. That is why I came here - to play and be the
best.
"It doesn't matter who cost what, the manager will make his
decision.
"I have no fear and I have belief in my own ability to perform
at this level, otherwise I wouldn't be here. I want more than
making it a difficult decision for the boss. I want to play
regularly."
Lindegaard, 27, joined United in January in a £3.5m move from
Norwegian side Aalesund.
He made two first-team appearances in FA Cup victories over
Southampton and Crawley before undergoing knee surgery in
March.
With Edwin van der Sar retiring at the end of last season,
Lindegaard rose to the challenge of De Gea's arrival with some
impressive pre-season displays in America.
Now he believes he is a viable proposition to be Ferguson's
first choice.
He added: "Six months ago, I couldn't have dreamt of a better
scenario than this. I knew this pre-season would be incredibly
important to my Manchester United career, the trip to the US was
the real test.
"I was pleased with my performances and I have a feeling I've
fulfilled both mine and everyone else's expectations.
"My pre-season has been close to perfection. That gives me great
belief in myself and my abilities and I'm very optimistic going
into the new season."
