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 situation. You need the right mindset, and it depends on how the players see the coach and vice versa. 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.
If certain players do not carry out their tasks properly on the pitch then their colleagues will suffer. - Louis Van Gaal
If certain players do not carry out their tasks properly on the pitch then their colleagues will suffer.
- Louis Van Gaal
When I think I've made an error, it can cause me a sleepless night. But that only happens rarely. - Louis Van Gaal
When I think I've made an error, it can cause me a sleepless night. But that only happens rarely.
Welbeck is not the standard required at Manchester United. - Louis Van Gaal
Welbeck is not the standard required at Manchester United.
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 th… - Louis Van Gaal
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 th…
Running is for animals. You need a brain and a ball for football. - Louis Van Gaal
Running is for animals. You need a brain and a ball for football.
I'm not the kind of coach who just goes out and buys players for the sake of it. I'm a coach who wants to - and can - improve players. - Louis Van Gaal
I'm not the kind of coach who just goes out and buys players for the sake of it. I'm a coach who wants to - and can - improve players.
Louis van Gaal has nothing more to learn. - Louis Van Gaal
Louis van Gaal has nothing more to learn.
A player you can buy in 24 hours, believe me. That's not a problem - Louis Van Gaal
A player you can buy in 24 hours, believe me. That's not a problem
I am a coach who thinks always in the long term. - Louis Van Gaal
I am a coach who thinks always in the long term.
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