Van Gaal admitted supporters who had travelled to Denmark and paid an eye-watering £71 per ticket had every right to lay into their team.
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But he added: “In the second half we didn’t win any duels, any second balls”.
“Since he has been in England, it’s all gone downhill… both for Manchester United and the Dutch national team”, founder Gennie Freen told The Sun.
“I have been in the 70s when we got relegated, but even though we got relegated you felt the players were giving 100 percent”.
Manchester United have been handed a major injury boost with the news that David De Gea’s knee injury isn’t serious and he should be fit to face Arsenal next weekend, according to the Daily Mail.
Ferdinand claimed that Van Gaal, who has spent over £200m during his time at Old Trafford, has been afforded ample time to turn things around at the club and the 37-year-old has been frustrated with the side’s performances.
“They’ve stuck with us and travelled to support us so I can only apologise”. He’s won all the trophies and you’d think he’s the guy but his style of play doesn’t suit Manchester United. Currently, United has the fewest points (41) and fewest number of goals (33) than ever before at this stage of a Premier League season.
“I don’t think Manchester United should become a sacking club”, the Scot said.
With speculation continuing to suggest that current boss Louis van Gaal is under threat, the Dutchman will be feeling the pressure as he prepares for clashes with Shrewsbury Town and Midtjylland in the FA Cup and Europa League respectively next week. “I think the players need to take a lot of responsibility for the performance and show some pride when they wear the United shirt”.
“They’ve been great throughout my time at the club, especially during the last couple of years when they haven’t had much to shout about”.
United have so far successfully negotiated ties against Sheffield United and Derby County in the FA Cup, and Carrick says “football’s a amusing old game and it throws up different things. but we know what to expect”.
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“Has the manager, be it Louis van Gaal or David Moyes, been in charge of the recruitment?”
