It’s not like Van Gaal not to pointlessly criticise his players in public, so let’s see if he’s learning, or if it’s a one-off. The Dutch team is a point behind United and will go through if it does better than Louis van Gaal’s side thanks to its superior head-to-head record.
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Rooney is due to step up his return on Tuesday with a more rigorous training session, but United’s medical staff are expected to monitor his progress over the next 48 hours.
It is believed Van Gaal will retire come the end of his contract, and Guardiola hasn’t given much indication to Bayern as to whether he is keen to stay on in Germany or not.
Three-time victor Manchester United crashed out of the Champions League on Tuesday, losing 3-2 to Wolfsburg which advanced to the round of 16 for the first time.
Simply put, two wins from six group games is embarrassing for a club of United’s calibre. “If we play against them as we did in the second half against Dortmund then I am certain we can beat United”, he said. “Not being in the Champions League last season was very hurtful, as it’s a massive incentive for this club to always be among the best in the world”, he said. But he can point to success in PSV’s two previous home matches in Group B over Manchester United and VfL Wolfsburg. “We knew we had three minutes to change the game, we threw caution to the wind and that was the way we played football with our backs against the wall”, Schmeichel said.
The meeting with the French side will be a high-pressure baptism for the eight-times English Premier League victor, but Neville is unfazed by the challenge.
“It’s also very important for the club to continue in the Champions League and also for the players because they want to show their qualities at the highest podium”, Van Gaal added.
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Fans were delayed from leaving some sections of the stands after the match because a “suspicious object” was found at one of the parking lots but police soon gave supporters the all-clear to leave.
