Louis van Gaal sends message to Manchester United stars

LOUIS VAN GAAL has told his Manchester United players to stop passing the ball back to goalkeeper David De Gea.

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United boss Van Gaal has been criticised for implementing 'long-ball' tactics this season.

Red Devils fans have been heard booing the team, especially when the ball is played back to De Gea.

And Van Gaal believes that United need to stop using their Spanish shot-stopper to start attacks.

"I agree with the fans that we don't have to use the goalkeeper so much," he said.

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Louis van Gaal has told his Manchester United players to stop passing back to David De Gea

"I have seen moments when we could play with a higher tempo without interfering with the goalkeeper.

"Sometimes the players may not see another solution. But I have to support them. Also, a fan has to see that.

"Of course, to attack is more or less the English style of playing a match.

"But I think the supporters have also enjoyed Manchester United playing in a possession game so it is always a mix of playing both. I think we can still improve in not losing the ball unnecessarily."

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