What a refreshing change it is to go from David Moyes to Louis van Gaal. Not just because it’s like going from steerage to first class in terms of talent and management ability, but also the media opportunities. Moyes only spoke in cliches and coachspeak. LVG actually says something at press conferences.
As the recently appointed leader of Manchester United says, Old Trafford is looking to buy some defenders.
“I am looking at the defenders we have first,” said Van Gaal.
“And, when you see our three matches, we are doing well, I think. But it is right that we are looking for defenders, because a lot of defenders have gone.”
“We have to replace them but I also like Michael Keane and Tyler Blackett,” Louis van Gaal continued.
It’s rather obvious that he’s frustrated that Ed Woodward hasn’t helped him acquire more players this summer transfer window. After we saw two new buys in Ander Herrera and Luke Shaw, we all expected more buys, but it just hasn’t happened. There is still no progress to report on Arturo Vidal and Thomas Vermaelen. United has some holes to fill in the back line, but in the midfield as well.
At least in Louis van Gaal they have the appropriate type of leader to make that happen. Moyes was just “happy to be here.” He had a small club mentality. Van Gaal has the proper mindset for a really big club.
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