Louis van Gaal had his press conference previewing the big match versus Southampton on Monday night and we have the video for you below. It featured some some very harsh words about all the newspaper stories today detailing how much money Manchester United supposedly plan to spend in the upcoming transfer windows. (You can read those here)
Here’s what else he had to say:
Louis van Gaal on Southampton:
“I think they have a very good squad, some of whom I know.”
“I think they are able to come in the first four. But that’s also because I believe in the management, in Ronald Koeman…I believe the cohesion is good, and he can manage.”
Louis van Gaal on his relationship with Ronald Koeman: “I think this is private.”
On facing Southampton: “I’ve read it also in the media. But do you know how much players we’ve lost. We have lost more players, I’m sorry.” (right!)
“Ronald Koeman is a very good coach so I know he can do it. It is very good.”
On whether it’s better for Saints to have spent less money than United and to be higher: “No. Clubs ask more money from Manchester United. Do you think Southampton pay more money? NO, because it’s Southampton.”
Here’s the Louis van Gaal presser video:
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