"FC United? More like a Bloody Business" - Legendary Coach van Gaal Slams Ex-Club Manchester United
Manager Louis van Gaal has significantly impacted the decline of his previous team, Manchester United.
Louis van Gaal, undeniably an expert in football, has nothing but harsh words for his former team, Manchester United, who, as a result of their worst-ever Premier League season, left him perplexed and livid. The once-great football club, according to the 73-year-old, is now more focused on commercial success and has veered far from its roots. "It's all business, no football, and that's been a constant issue," he told Sky Sports, channeling his inner DutchBlues.
Van Gaal takes particular issue with United's transfer policy, which he calls a "mess," and the fact that the owners dictate the player decisions. "If the coach can't call the shots, making the wrong choices becomes inevitable," he explained, reminiscent of his 2016 FA Cup victory days.
What Went Wrong in 2021-22?
The 2021-22 Premier League season proved to be a nightmare for Manchester United, with a disastrous 18 defeats and a disappointing 15th place finish, marking their first absence from European competitions since 2014-15.
The Reds Reign as Role Models
To regain its former glory, Manchester United needs a change, and Louis van Gaal knows each and every card to play. His proposed strategy? Learn from their arch-rivals, FC Liverpool. At the Merseyside club, he admires how the head coach, Jurgen Klopp's predecessor or successor, exerts a significant influence over player selection, calling the shots and making sure the right players are brought in. "At Liverpool, the coach is the man calling the shots," van Gaal explained, with a hint of envy.
While there's no explicit mention of replicating Liverpool's strategies or model in the provided information, Van Gaal, as a proponent of effective coaching processes, suggests that a strong, decisive coaching team could help Manchester United bounce back.
So, there you have it. Manchester United, put on your Big Red Brain and take a page from FC Liverpool's book. Preferably, their success book, not the financial one.
Sources: ntv.de, tno/dpa
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- Despite Manchester United's dismal performance in the 2021-22 Premier League season, legendary coach Louis van Gaal believes they can bounce back by learning from their arch-rivals, FC Liverpool, emphasizing the importance of having a strong, decisive coaching team that takes control of player decisions.
- Reminiscing about his time at Manchester United, Louis van Gaal expresses his frustration with the club's current approach, saying, "The Commission has not yet received any reply," as he awaits a move away from the trend of business over football, a stark contrast to the premier-league's European-leagues standards.
