The pair have a good relationship, on and off the pitch, and will both be pleased with the clean sheet in the 1-0 victory Crystal Palace last time out.
De Gea's form earned him November's Player of the Month award, as voted by the fans, and Sweden skipper Lindelof is adamant the 31-year-old is one of the best in the game in his position.
"He’s been absolutely world class and, in my opinion, he’s the best in the world and he’s been showing that this season," declared Lindelof, in an interview with club media. "He’s been absolutely brilliant and saving a lot of balls and helping us a lot.