Van Gaal’s position has come under scrutiny after a return of four wins from 14 games that has seen United sink to fifth place in the Premier League table and fall out of the Champions League.
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Manchester United playmaker Juan Mata insists he is not allowing dreams of Wembley to enter his mind after scoring in the 3-1 FA Cup win over Derby County on Friday.
“It’s unfair to say it’s the manager”, Rooney told Sunday newspapers.
“I’m feeling fit, and although the result against Southampton in our last league game was a bad one on a personal level I’m enjoying my game and scoring goals so hopefully that’ll continue”.
“When I have signed for clubs, I have always spoken a long time with the CEO or with the owners, not only at United, but also at Bayern Munich and Barcelona, and I have the faith that they always support me. Even when you’re giving 100%, it doesn’t always come off, and thankfully against Derby it has”.
“We gave a goal away and it was by ourselves again, but I liked the performance in the first half, it had a lot of confidence and that is back which is very important”.
“He is still an awesome coach and United have got to do something because it is simply not working for Louis van Gaal”. For the time being, Martial’s player of the match display has saved van Gaal from answering the tough questions on his future at Old Trafford.
“When I am not so popular anymore, OK”. It’s also not the first time that it’s happened with me but I can survive.
“But it’s not so important that they yell at me”. Van Gaal, 64, was well aware that he had to win and the side did that, with many players oozing with confidence on Friday night. They have to give a result at that hour with that resistance.
“We drink a nice bottle of wine, probably the most expensive wine, because I have received that from Ed Woodward”, said Van Gaal. “Next season will be more hard because the league will know him but I think he has the quality to be a success”.
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“He’s got that in him”, Carrick said. He is young but you have to keep going and learn every day and he will be a good player.
