Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal has admitted that the Reds
have already lost their status as dominant in English
football.
At today's press conference the specialist was asked if the clash
between United and Liverpool in the Europa League is indicative of how
far have fallen grandees.
"In football it's normal. It's not often one team to dominate for 20 years. That was another time. You live in the past, but must live in the present," was the reply of the Dutch mentor.
"Manchester City, Chelsea and Arsenal play in the Champions League, so there are six Premiership clubs in Europe and should be proud of that. Not every tournament there are teams involved at this level. Football in England is very important for people. this is one of the reasons I wanted to come here, to have this experience. You can feel how the fans are with you every game. it's great for the players and the coach. When you play in the Europa League, usually play against teams from other countries . Now we face against a team from the Premier league and it shows that the league is strong, "said Van Gaal.
United manager commented on the upcoming match with Liverpool: "I want to win every game. When you lose, I'm disappointed. The language of my body it shows. It is encouraging that United has beaten Liverpool many times. When you beat teams like Liverpool fans is more important. I hope to beat them again. They are a very good team with excellent players play as a team and will be difficult. "
"I noticed that you set negatively to the Europa League, added Van Gaal, turning to the media. - In the last round but 58,000 were on our game. This means that they appreciate the tournament. How come the game against Liverpool? 75 000 . Tickets are sold out. The matches are important for both teams. The fans want to see a battle between us. "
The Dutchman gave more information and injured in United. He explained that Antonio Valencia and Bastian Schweinsteiger have resumed training. The German, however, has participated in only one activity and is not ready to play, while Valencia can be on the bench.
football.
At today's press conference the specialist was asked if the clash
between United and Liverpool in the Europa League is indicative of how
far have fallen grandees."In football it's normal. It's not often one team to dominate for 20 years. That was another time. You live in the past, but must live in the present," was the reply of the Dutch mentor.
"Manchester City, Chelsea and Arsenal play in the Champions League, so there are six Premiership clubs in Europe and should be proud of that. Not every tournament there are teams involved at this level. Football in England is very important for people. this is one of the reasons I wanted to come here, to have this experience. You can feel how the fans are with you every game. it's great for the players and the coach. When you play in the Europa League, usually play against teams from other countries . Now we face against a team from the Premier league and it shows that the league is strong, "said Van Gaal.
United manager commented on the upcoming match with Liverpool: "I want to win every game. When you lose, I'm disappointed. The language of my body it shows. It is encouraging that United has beaten Liverpool many times. When you beat teams like Liverpool fans is more important. I hope to beat them again. They are a very good team with excellent players play as a team and will be difficult. "
"I noticed that you set negatively to the Europa League, added Van Gaal, turning to the media. - In the last round but 58,000 were on our game. This means that they appreciate the tournament. How come the game against Liverpool? 75 000 . Tickets are sold out. The matches are important for both teams. The fans want to see a battle between us. "
The Dutchman gave more information and injured in United. He explained that Antonio Valencia and Bastian Schweinsteiger have resumed training. The German, however, has participated in only one activity and is not ready to play, while Valencia can be on the bench.
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