Van Gaal, who also delivered a positive update on Luke Shaw’s fitness, said that he “did not want to discuss” reports about Depay’s character, and retained his belief in the player. “That is of course important in our ambition”, said van Gaal.
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Van Gaal insists Rooney’s game is about much more than scoring goals but he admits the England captain was in need of a lift after a few criticism of his form in the top flight.
Louis van Gaal says he has every faith in Memphis Depay but the player has work to do to make it at Manchester United.
The two have a relationship from their days on the Netherlands national team, including the 2014 World Cup run in Brazil, so you’d have to think they could work it out.
“I spoke to (Everton first-team coach) Duncan (Ferguson) this morning about it. It’s a sad day for Everton”.
“When the club buy new players you have to take advantage of it”, Herrera said. I have got to be patient and wait for my time.
I want to be a top player.
“I physically feel good and obviously it’s a big birthday in anyone’s life, your 30th birthday, but in terms of me and football I still feel I am young enough, that I have a lot of years ahead of me”.
“You have (Schweinsteiger) and also Michael Carrick and they are very experienced guys”. You want to always be in the team but this is Manchester United.
Morgan Schneiderlin and Ander Herrera scored in the first half against Roberto Martinez’s side.
“I think people are happy with me and they value me because I always try to give everything for the team. That is clear. He shows that in training, perhaps with less of the extravagance that he showed in England before, so I think he is on the right track and he will definitely be keen to play on Wednesday”.
With three goals to his name in the last six matches, Juan Mata is sure to attract a few interest at 5/2 (3.50), particularly after striking from the penalty spot in the last Champions League clash against Wolfsburg three weeks ago.
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“Some players can not adapt to the team philosophy”, Van Gaal told reporters.
