adminLONDON. — Manchester United players have confronted Louis van Gaal over his tactics and training methods once again. Van Gaal held crisis talks with senior Manchester United players following last Saturday’s disastrous 2-1 defeat against Norwich City at Old Trafford.
United captain Wayne Rooney, Michael Carrick, Chris Smalling and Juan Mata were among the most vocal players involved in the full and frank discussion with the Dutchman.
The latest exchange of views focused on his hard-line training methods, the nature of his strict regime and the tactics used by the team on match-days.
United’s players believe the club’s crippling injury list is being caused by over-training and have asked the Dutchman to ease off in some of the sessions.
Van Gaal is also facing a Spanish revolt by Mata and Ander Herrera, who fear their confused playing role at Old Trafford threatens their selection in Spain’s squad for the European Championship.
However, this week’s clear-the-air talks resulted in players and management reaching an agreement to work together in an attempt to get United’s season back on track. — AFP.
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