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De Gea set for World Cup call-up after Valdes is ruled out for six months with cruciate injury

Published: 06:44 EDT, 27 March 2014 | Updated: 09:48 EDT, 27 March 2014

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Manchester United goalkeeper David De Gea is on World Cup alert after it was confirmed Victor Valdes will be out for six months with a serious knee injury.

The Barcelona goalkeeper was taken straight for hospital tests after injuring himself in the team’s 3-0 win over Celta Vigo and the club confirmed last night he has torn cruciate ligaments and will need surgery.

The six-month minimum recovery time for such injuries means Barcelona’s number two goalkeeper definitely misses out on this seasons’ tournament in Brazil and Spain’s Under-21 first choice keeper heads the list of possible replacements.

Number one: De Gea is one of the few United players to emerge with credit from this season

Saviour: De Gea pulled of a number of crucial saves during the home win over Olympiacos

De Gea tweeted last night 'I want to give all my support and strength to a goalkeeper that I admire and respect. Get well soon Valdes and see you on the pitch again soon.'

Valdes gave De Gea the stamp of approval himself in an interview with SportsMail just last month.

The Barça stopper said: 'David is a great keeper, especially when you think how young he. I think he will be one of the best for many years.'

Victor Valdes suffered a serious knee injury during Barca's 3-0 win over Celta Vigo

Spanish blow: Valdes will miss this summer's World Cup after being ruled out for six months

De Gea won the U-21 European Championship in both 2011 and 2013 but will now be called up by Vicente del Bosque to cover Valdes’ place on the plane to Spain.

The Spain’s boss other option will be to use experienced Real Madrid goalkeeper Diego Lopez but is 32 and the pressure will be on Del Bosque to give youth a chance all call up the 23-year-old Manchester United keeper.