United will now play in the Europa League after finishing third in their group.
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“I think the bit I’m puzzled about is, he’s talking about the opportunity but then he’s talking about his commitment to the club and obviously I know it’s coming from the owner maybe, but he’s signed a six-month contract”.
The France born goal poacher was involved in a scandal and that has led the Santiago Bernabeu outfit to be willing to let him off their radar for a price lower than his valuation and Manchester United have been tipped to be favorite for his signature. “I’m also disappointed that we are out of the Champions League”.
Thus far, Manchester United have the best defensive record in the Premier League but their attack has been completing different.
Van Gaal was especially unhappy with midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger, who he was banking on before the game to guide United through to the knockout stages.
“It was a insane match”, Van Gaal said.
“He wants to play at the highest level and certainly in Germany to show his qualities, but I can not say that he was the Schweinsteiger from my period in Munich today”. The emotions of it. It’s chalk and cheese from being a pundit to managing on the sideline, to working with players, man-management skills and he’ll have the problem with the language, although I’m sure Phil will help him out with that.
Ferdinand was joined by several of his former Old Trafford team-mates in criticising Van Gaal’s side following their exit.
“I couldn’t care if we draw Manchester United or another team, I have to think about Sunday’s game against Eibar”.
“You look at the recruitment and they have thrown decent money at it, but they have no special players at the moment”.
Paul Scholes echoed Ferdinand’s sentiment.
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“They are an average team and with an average team you get average performances”, said the former England midfielder.
