“I don’t think Schweinsteiger shall play this season”, added Van Gaal, whose team is fifth in the Premier League table, 19 points behind leaders Leicester City with six matches left.
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Admitting consistency was a key factor for claiming title, Van Gaal insisted that repeated injuries of his players had restricted his side to turn into a consistent team.
Louis van Gaal has been in hot water these past few months and it seems like Manchester United’s success in the FA Cup will not be enough to ensure that he stays at Old Trafford next season.
The Dutchman’s future very much remains under the spotlight at Old Trafford, with the club’s place in the FA Cup semi-finals doing little to disguise what has, so far, been a vastly disappointing season at Old Trafford.
Everton are understandably prioritising beating Manchester United at Wembley next weekend, and Martinez appears to be keen not to take any risks with his players ahead of that contest. And I don’t want to discuss what can happen because I discuss that only with the board of Manchester United and not with the media.
Van Gaal knew how tough it would be to come here and get the win.
James Tomkins reduced the deficit, but De Gea was, once again, the saviour for Louis van Gaal’s side in the closing stages as he denied the Hammers the chance to take the tie into extra-time.
‘I read only about my position in the media, not the position of other managers, and I don’t agree with that, ‘ said the former Bayern Munich and Barcelona manager. I’m selected by Man Utd because of that.
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“We’re still in a great position and there’s still so much to play for”, the custodian explained to West Ham TV. “I do my work, I do my utmost best and everywhere I have worked I have won something”. We have to wait and see how Marcus does. It is fantastic what Marcus has done until now but you can not compare him with Ronaldo.
