Manchester United manager Louis Van Gaal has dismissed criticism by former Red Devil Paul Scholes of his team’s playing pattern and lack of scoring many goals, saying he does not agree with the ex-international’s opinions.
The former United midfielder, who played 718 games for the club, had said on Wednesday that he “would not enjoy” playing under the Dutch manager because his team takes no risks.
Van Gaal replied by asking: “Is he saying this for the benefit of the club or benefit of himself?”
“I don’t agree with his opinion,” he said. “I always take risks. Manchester United is always entertaining.”
“I cannot defend myself. He is a legend,” said Van Gaal.
“But when you are a legend, you have to speak with the manager, or his friend Ryan Giggs, or [executive vice-chairman] Ed Woodward and say things like this.
“We are improving a lot but it takes three years.
“But when Mr Scholes says I have to go, then I must go. But that is not his responsibility, it is that of [Manchester United owners] the Glazers and Mr Woodward.
“When we lose and lose and lose I shall be finished. I know that. But we are improving. We now have 20 points from 10 games. Last year it was 13.”
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