Manchester United are back in the Champions League! Yes, the playoff round, for entrance into the group stage of UEFA Champions League competition returns to Old Trafford Tuesday night. Here’s the link to our prediction of what lineup Louis van Gaal might put on the pitch to take on Club Brugge.
And here in the video embedded below, Van Gaal discusses all the pressure that comes playing in the European tournament.
Obviously, there’s a lot of money and prestige on the line when a club strives to be the best in the world’s most football continent. Van Gaal was also asked about Wayne Rooney, a hot topic as the United Captain has struggled mightily in the first two games. Despite how much Rooney has been criticized, by both media and fans alike, Van Gaal said nothing here that would build up his skipper’s ego.
“I have always confidence in my players, but we don’t have only Wayne Rooney in the striker’s position,” said Van Gaal.
“We have Adnan Januzaj, he played in the striker’s position in the USA on tour. I have given him that chance and he has shown he can do that.
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