The coach is the focal point of the team, but you need to have an open mind, and so do all the players. Everyone needs to work together to achieve a common goal. — Louis van Gaal Copy Share Image
A system depends on the players you have. I played 4-3-3 with Ajax, 2-3-2-3 with Barcelona and a 4-4-2 with AZ. I'm flexible. The philosophy stays the same though. I don't think that you can adapt it to every possible… — Louis van Gaal Copy Share Image
I watch the Premier League, the Spanish and Dutch leagues, and a little bit of the German league. — Louis van Gaal Copy Share
Success at United doesn't depend on money but about which players we bring in. — Louis van Gaal Copy Share
When I buy, I buy players for the long term, not the short term because I do respect the club a lot and also… — Louis van Gaal Copy Share
In the football world, you have to deliver. However, as an ex-player, you always have more credit. — Louis van Gaal Copy Share
You need always guts to put youngsters in the squad and also in the line-up. — Louis van Gaal Copy Share
We need to learn that in the Champions League, the referees are vigilant and quick to whistle. — Louis van Gaal Copy Share
Sometimes players are very fed up with my communication, but that's what I do, and they know how I think. But they know I… — Louis van Gaal Copy Share
Having coached Ajax, Barcelona, the Netherlands, FC Bayern, and Manchester United like I did, it is difficult for any offer to be interesting. — Louis van Gaal Copy Share
It's not always the fault of the manager when a player is not performing well, I can tell you. — Louis van Gaal Copy Share
