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Ex Barca legend claims Van Gaal is “underrated”

2BAFC8BA00000578-3212002-image-m-11_1440620816668Former Barcelona midfielder Xavi has claimed Louis Van Gaal is underrated, insisting the Dutchman will win a trophy at Old Trafford.

The Spaniard first broke into Barcelona’s first team when Van Gaal chose to promote him to the senior side and went on to play two seasons under the former Holland manager.

With Van Gaal, who is expected to leave his post at Old Trafford at the end of next season, under pressure to deliver after another busy summer, Xavi said his former manager had the credentials to win a trophy with United.

“Yes, of course,” he said in an interview with Eurosport when asked if the Dutchman had a chance to get his hands on some silverware this season.

“I think Van Gaal needs time to adapt.

“Last year he had a good season and qualified for the Champions League and he’s going to keep going because he’s a fantastic manager.”

“I’m very fond of him – he gave me confidence, personally speaking, as a manager he is perhaps underrated, when it comes to the media, but inside the locker room, to the players he’s a great manager.”

 

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