The Dutch tactician is set to speak with the media at his press conference on Wednesday afternoon ahead of the Boxing Day clash with Stoke City, and it is highly likely that he will face further hard questions.
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Former Netherlands boss Van Gaal has been under increasing pressure after his side lost 2-1 to Norwich at Old Trafford on Saturday – their third defeat in a row.
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Mourinho’s sacking by Chelsea last week has increased speculation that Van Gaal could be replaced by the Portuguese three-times Premier League title victor.
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Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has labelled speculation over Louis van Gaal’s Manchester United future as “disrespectful” to the Dutchman. I have been sacked.
“So you think that I want to talk with the media now?”
United are on their worst run of form in 17 years after going six games without a win in all competitions, a streak that has seen them slip out of the Premier League top four.
At the conclusion of his statement, the 64 year-old stormed out, bringing the conference to an abrupt end in exactly four minutes and 58 seconds.
Van Gaal stunned the assembled press pack at Carrington when he walked out of his weekly press conference after taking just three questions.
“I do not want anyone to lose their job, my personal feelings on that front is that it is always sad when someone loses their job”.
Van Gaal spoke on what the effects of his sack could have been on his family, mentioning specifically his wife, kids and grandchildren.
Refusing to take any more questions, the Dutchman walked out, saying as he passed a table of mince pies and wine that had been laid on for the media: “I wish you a merry Christmas and also maybe a happy new year when I see you”.
“I have tried to lift the confidence of my players”.
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It is understoodthat Van Gaal’s future was not the subject of a board meeting held by Man United in London on Tuesday afternoon. I have to talk with you. “I help my players”. “But four weeks ago, we were first, and we can be there again in four weeks”, added van Gaal.
