De Gea sat out United's season-opening win against Tottenham last week
Van Gaal felt he was not able to focus because of speculation linking him with a move to Real Madrid.
And Van Gaal has confirmed the goalkeeper will not feature in the club's second game of the campaign against Aston Villa on Friday night..
"No, it's the same situation," the United manager said when asked if De Gea would be in the squad for the Villa game.
Source : PA
Source: PA