Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag has refused to state David de Gea will be his first-choice goalkeeper next season.
De Gea is off contract next month and yet to sign new terms.
Asked if the Spaniard will be staying, Ten Hag told The Times: Yes, but I will not say he'll always be my No1 because in a club like Man United there must be competition in all positions.
"You can't do it with 11 players. It is impossible. You need double positions."
Ten Hag added: "It's not what I want, it's more what top football demands nowadays.
"If you observe the biggest teams, you have to be capable of playing from the back, and use your keeper as a plus one in your back, otherwise it's very simple for opponents to put you under pressure.
"He [De Gea] had to step up. In a number of games, he showed progression."
