The last time they claimed silverware of any kind was in 2013 and midfielder Herrera, who joined in 2014, is eager to get his hands on the cup. Anthony Martial can play up top but has been deployed and found success on the left wing due to Memphis Depay’s disappointing campaign.
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The Reds may be under pressure going into the last-ever cup tie at Upton Park but van Gaal expects his players to deliver when the stakes are so high.
“After so many years of (Sir Alex) Ferguson, it’s a big shock to the club when you have seen the same face and he leaves”.
After the defeat at White Hart Lane, Van Gaal blamed his defence for the six-minute collapse in the second half, that saw Spurs score all three of their goals.
Coming off the short break after Sunday’s match, the Manchester United manager will need to decide who of his key players are fit enough to start.
Van Gaal also confirmed injured captain Wayne Rooney will play for an hour of the Under-21 match against Middlesbrough on Monday.
Manchester United will travel to West Ham United’s Boleyn ground tomorrow for the FA Cup quarter-final replay.
With six games remaining, fifth placed United trail four points behind fourth placed Manchester City in the race to qualify for the Champions League via a top four finish in the Premier League.
“Until the first goal we were at least the equal team”, van Gaal told BBC Sport. “We have to cope with Andy Carroll”.
“It is our last chance of a title so it is very important for the players, the club, the manager and the fans”, Van Gaal said.
“I have seen the Andy Carroll show, I think our problem (against Tottenham) was also the miscommunication of our central defenders”. I think Divock said it himself that when he came here everything was different for him but he is still a very young player.
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The pair have a strained relationship after falling out during Ibrahimovic’s time with Ajax, when van Gaal was the club’s technical director.
