Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal is losing the dressing room, with two senior players reportedly speaking up after the 1-1 draw with Leicester late last month. This according to an article in The Sun today. However, it’s not just tabloid gossip reprint this narrative. The self-proclaimed World Wide Leader in sports also has a report in this vein, saying that the Old Trafford board has grown:
“increasingly concerned about disenchantment with Louis van Gaal’s managerial approach among the players and will discuss the situation just before the January transfer window, sources have told ESPN FC.
ESPN FC has been told that some senior members of the squad have even privately complained to club officials about the restrictive style of play and Van Gaal’s strict nature.
Recent United briefings to English newspapers had indicated that the club’s support for the Dutchman remained emphatic but Old Trafford sources have repeatedly insisted to ESPN FC that was never a unanimous view among club officials, and that some senior figures have doubted him for weeks.
Over the weekend, sports books absolutely slashed the odds on Van Gaal becoming the next Premier League Manager to be sacked. It was a nightmare week for the Red Devils, who crashed out of UEFA Champions League and fell at newly promoted Bournemouth 2-1.
There was also a report on Sunday saying that United have increased their contact with Pep Guardiola and further substantiated the content of those talks. Guardiola said today that he will announce his future career plans next week.
On the flip side, goal keeper David de Gea says there is absolutely no discord in the United dressing room, but of course, what else is he supposed to say? We’ll see if this is resolved before the January transfer window opens in the new year or not. One thing’s for sure- these 0-0 draws are not good for anybody. Not for Van Gaal, United, fans, media etc.
Literally, and figuratively, absolutely nobody wins when United are consistently producing goalless draws, and Van Gaal ‘s seat should be scorching hot because of that.
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