David De Gea says English teams may be at a disadvantage in the UEFA Champions League due to the winter break in other countries but he is convinced Manchester United have the quality to challenge for the trophy.
The Spain no.1 has had a fine start to the season and pulled off a miraculous save from Stoke City's Jese during Saturday's 2-2 draw in the Premier League. Ahead of the visit of Basel to Old Trafford on Tuesday, the Reds goalkeeper faced the media at the Aon Training Complex.
When asked if there is a gap between the top sides in his homeland, particularly holders Real Madrid, and the rest of the opposition in the competition, he stressed this was not necessarily the case.