Van Gaal’s decision not to start him at right-back against Wolfsburg had also been unexpected. The next six months are absolutely crucial’.
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Mata told the club’s official website in his blog: “In these moments is when we have to stick together more than ever, I do believe it, because – luckily – football gives you another game every few days”.
Many of the German journalists who saw a similar story of Van Gaal at Bayern Munich are now watching from afar with a familiar sense of how this will all end at Old Trafford.
‘And if United finish outside the top four, that will be catastrophic.
While Hernandez’s comments are unlikely to ruffle van Gaal, the timing of them could prove hard as the manager faces increasing questions about how United are progressing under his stewardship. Earlier in the season, club captain Wayne Rooney and vice-captain Michael Carrick raised concerns over what they perceived as a flat dressing room. Jose Mourinho might be looking for work, too.
The Red Devils are looking to respond after their disappointing 2-1 defeat by Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium last weekend. He is experienced enough to have a positive impact despite the rot in the team and not use it as a sorry excuse.
Louis Van Gaal can only have himself to blame for the lack of cutting edge in his team.
The Frenchman was hugely impressive upon his arrival. It is not just that United have been failing to win, but they have so rarely looked like winning.
Hernandez had joined United in 2010 from Guadalajara.
Ahead of Manchester United’s Barclays Premier League encounter with Norwich City at Old Trafford on Saturday, here are 10 facts and stats about the fixture… While that might be true, Martial has to improve in front of goal. In the past this has been a game which United fans would have no concerns over but considering their recent form this is not the case.
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The 27-year-old Mexican has been revitalised in Germany, scoring 19 goals already this season for club and country.
