(Dagbladet): Manchester United went on another småpinlig defeat when it was 1-2 at home to Norwich City today. Alexander Tettey was the match winner for “The Canaries” when he tuppa the 2-0 goal after the break.
The loss joins a very unattractive series for Louis van Gaal and United. The Reds have namely not won a football game in nearly a month, and today fell made to 5th place in the series after Tottenham beat Southampton away.
Since the victory against Watford on 21 November it become a draw against PSV, Leicester, West Ham and three defeats – against Wolfsburg, Bournemouth and now, Norwich.
Mourinho rumors
Dagblad commentator and football expert Morten Pedersen believes that United are not can live with van Gaal football and sad face anymore.
Meanwhile, “Mourinho for United» -ryktene fully underway on balløya. José Mourinho got notoriously fired in Chelsea Thursday and the day after it was reported that the Portuguese see Old Trafford as his next work.
Louis van Gaal admits that it is possible he sits safely in helm from the weak row with results. When he after today’s match was asked whether he is afraid of losing his job, the answer was:
– Yes, of course I am worried about it, because I know that the trust of the manager is important, and when you lose, so weakened confidence in the manager. It is happening now. I can not deny it, he said, according to The Independent.
– Should you be allowed to continue in the job?
– Yes, I it seems. I do not think a manager change will provide immediate success – but that’s what I think. It might be not so interesting, says an exceptionally humble van Gaal.
Does he have support
For Sky Sports says the hard-hitting Dutchman that he – if only think he has the support of the board of United.
– I think I have support, but in this world you never know, he said.
Van Gaal is also honest that the current loss against Norwich not exactly reason for optimism.
– There was a lot that did not vote today but what I can say is that every word I say is one word too much . We know we have to win against Norwich City. We have gained victory or a draw in all our home games, so this is something new for us this season. We know it is not good enough. The players know it, I know it, the Board knows it and the fans know it. The fans supported us even after the second goal and they gave a good example of that is about to stand together and show morality. It’s the most important thing now, he said.
– Must believe in the philosophy
Van Gaal sees no reason to change anything in their team.
– These questions come always when it goes bad, but when it goes bad you must believe in your philosophy and it is also why all the teams mine has won more games than they have lost. Of course you want to improve every day, and it applies for the players too. It is one of the aspects of the profession. It is about a professional approach. It should both I and my players continue to do. I am convinced that we will return, but okay, we have to work very hard. It is not easy. You see what confidence do with my players, he said.
To the BBC says the Dutchman that he has an advantage because he has been in similar situations with other clubs in the past.
– It helps to have been in this situation with other clubs, but then there has been talk about other cultures, other players and other support. Of course it helps to be professional and do what you need, and work hard to get out of this tough period, he said.
• Manchester United’s next game – with or without van Gaal – coming away against Stoke 2. Christmas Day.
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