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Manchester United fans have prepared a flying banner calling for Louis Van Gaal to be sacked after their humiliating defeat against the newly promoted Bournemouth side last week. A disharmony in the squad, coupled with a hugely disappointing premature exit from the Champions League at the group stages has left Louis van Gaal teetering on the brink. On Sunday Jonny Evans and Darren Fletcher helped West Brom to a valuable point at Liverpool, while Angel di Maria chalked up a hat trick of assists in Paris Saint-Germain’s latest sizable win in Ligue 1.

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“Van Gaal seems like he doesn’t want to adapt to the modern game”. His managerial career was laden with trophies and he had the unflinching demeanor of a man that would not be intimidated by the demands of the Old Trafford hot seat. They have potential but they are no Class of ’92 and there a few seniors in the team to lean as was the case when Sir Alex Ferguson’s bright young things were given their heads.

“I know what a big win could do for Norwich and you can see it with Bournemouth when they beat Chelsea”. For a manager who emphasizes the “process”, one-and-a-half seasons is far too long for that process to still be taking shape.

United have been heavily criticised for their lack of attacking threat under Van Gaal this term, but Hernandez has revealed that the Dutchman had no plans to keep him at Old Trafford.

But Van Gaal has always had to answer questions about his side’s quality, much to his irritation.

It’s possible. Van Gaal said earlier this month that he would quit if he felt the “chemistry” with the players was not right. A squad player could still play 15 games a season.

“You can really get at them, especially in the full-back areas, and that’s where Robbie Brady and Nathan Redmond would be very important at the weekend”.

Hernandez said: “I didn’t have the intention to leave [on loan] but I wanted more playing time”.

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Yes. At the moment United are planning for Van Gaal to be in charge until the end of his contract in 2017. “He will have the words and the will to build a good relationship with Anthony to help him”.

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