Louis van Gaal feels he has the
backing of his Manchester United
players but says he would quit if the
squad lost faith in his philosophy.
Rumours have emerged of unrest
among some players at Old Trafford,
with former Netherlands international Willem van Hanegem accusing
his countryman of "mistreating" Ryan Giggs, Radamel Falcao and
Angel Di Maria.
But Van Gaal believes he has the support of the dressing room,
claiming the chemistry within his squad is right, with United clinging
onto the fourth and final Champions League qualifying spot, but the
63-year-old admits that a premature exit from the club would be on
the cards were things to change.
"When I think the chemistry between the players and the manager is
not good enough anymore, then I go," Van Gaal said ahead of
Sunday's showdown with Premier League rivals Tottenham.
"I am in my first season here and I can still win the title, but that will
probably go to Chelsea.
"What we have to do is continue in our process. But we have been in
the top four longer than Arsenal this season. That is true."
Van Gaal, who signed a three-year deal in July, added: "When I see
this chemistry between myself and my players, then I don't have any
doubts.
"Of course, we have disappointing moments but we can survive and
we have confidence to qualify for the Champions League.
"I remember when I went to AZ, a very minor club in Holland. In my
first season we were second, in my second season we were third and
in my third season we finished 11th.
"I said to my players that I would go away. But the players then came
to my house to ask me to stay, and so did the board. So I said, 'Okay,
I will stay.' And, in the fourth year, we were champions." source: goal |
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