With the Dutch manager set to take over Manchester
United after the World Cup, United fans will be curious as to what to expect from his philosophy.Watching the Holland v Ghana match over the weekend, we can see what Louis van Gaal has in store for the Dutch.
We'll take a look at some general principles illustrated in this match which he may also bring to Manchester
United after the World Cup.
Not exact matches
Blind signed for
United for a fee of # 14m in the summer of 2014
after an impressive
World Cup campaign with Holland.
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Also wanted by Arsenal and Liverpool, Bayern Munich forward Thomas Muller has been the subject of a # 45m bid from Manchester
United and could make a superb addition at Old Trafford
after his fine goalscoring displays for club and country in recent years, including some eye - catching performances in Germany's win at last summer's
World Cup.
John Brooks netted the game winner for the
United State over Ghana in the 86th minute, and almost immediately
after the
World Cup match, someone took to updating Brooks» Wikipedia page in the best possible fashion.
Rose's return came hours
after the Daily Star had reported that Jose Mourinho's
United were hopeful of signing the England left - back for # 45m before next summer's
World Cup.
Vermaelen has been strongly linked with a move to Manchester
United after falling out of favour at Arsenal, but he should still have plenty of time to show his worth for Belgium at the
World Cup.
However, because of Per Mertesacker retiring from the Germany national side
after the
World Cup and with Nacho Monreal, Mikel Arteta and Mathieu Flamini not being called up, Wenger and Steve Bould will have been able to get some serious defensive training done with these four players and with Hector Bellerin at right back and that could pay dividends against Man
United in the Premier League clash at the Emirates stadium.
The Vice President of the
United States was in attendance for the USA - Ghana match of the
World Cup and
after the USA's win, Joe Biden stepped into the locker room to congratulate them.
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Bayern Munich have apparently knocked Manchester
United back in the race to sign Thomas Muller
after Louis Van Gaal's men made a # 45m offer for the
World Cup winner, according to the Daily Express.
Shaw, who was given a
World Cup debut by Roy Hodgson in England's final 0 - 0 draw with Costa Rica, is set to become one of football's most expensive teenagers
after a move that is expected to be worth around # 30 million, the second fee in that ballpark that
United have splashed out this week
after the capture of Ander Herrera.
After the
United States topped Ghana 2 - 1 in their Group G opening
World Cup match, Delta Airlines tweeted out the above image of the Statue of Liberty representing the U.S. with the number 2, and a giraffe representing Ghana with the number 1.
After finishing seventh with Manchester
United last season, he watched on from the bench as Spain were dumped out early at the
World Cup.
The 24 year - old is expected to be on the move this summer
after an impressive 2014 FIFA
World Cup campaign with the Netherlands, that saw him briefly linked with a move to Manchester
United to follow national team manager Louis van Gaal.
The ex-Newcastle
United midfielder featured for England through the 90s,
after starring at the 1990
World Cup, and also won the FA
Cup with Spurs in 1991.
The German
World Cup winner had to miss the Premier League games against Liverpool and Newcastle
United before the international break
after picking up some mystery illness.
The Vice President of the
United States was in attendance for the USA - Ghana match of the
World Cup and
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The Dutch winger impressed for the new
United boss at this summer's
World Cup, and is one of the most exciting young talents in the Netherlands at the moment
after some superb goalscoring displays for his club last season.
After the
United States topped Ghana 2 - 1 in their Group G opening
World Cup match, Delta Airlines tweeted out the above...
Manchester
United favourite Paul Scholes has accused Luis Suarez of embarrassing his family
after the Liverpool star bit Italy defender Giorgio Chiellini at the FIFA
World Cup on Tuesday.
The 28 - year - old Germany international, who was a part of Die Mannschaft that bagged the 2014
World Cup crown in Brazil, is said to be also chased by the likes of Chelsea and Manchester
United since they will not have to spend a penny on him for a transfer,
after he opted to let his contract run out at the Santiago Bernabeu.
Aditi Prakash Manchester
United midfielder Michael Carrick asked the Football Association (FA) not to select him for England duty
after suffering from a bout of depression during the 2010
World Cup in South Africa.
Zelalem has been out since May
after damaging his anterior cruciate ligament while playing for the
United States at the u20
World Cup.
Reds» midfielder Gini Wijnaldum reported back to Melwood with a hip injury
after limping off during Holland's 1 - 0
World Cup qualifying defeat to France and at the time of writing, it's unsure whether he will be involved against Manchester
United this evening.
The former Standard Liege star's future at
United is reportedly under doubt, and he has now admitted that his next move will be decided only
after the
World Cup.
Manchester
United were said to be keen on recruiting the former Udinese star
after the
World Cup, but in recent days Arsenal and Liverpool are reported to have stepped up in their interest.
The
United left - back, who has found game time hard to come by at Old Trafford this season, almost became a national hero when he struck a fierce right - footed half volley onto the post
after the Azzurri went behind during their
World Cup qualifier against Sweden last night.
Former Scotland and Manchester
United midfielder Strachan, 60, was appointed in January 2013
after Craig Levein was sacked following a poor start to
World Cup qualifying.
The
United States»
World Cup - winning midfielder Carli Lloyd, 33, won the women's world player of the year award after scoring a hat - trick in the final against Japan, including a sensational strike from the halfway
World Cup - winning midfielder Carli Lloyd, 33, won the women's
world player of the year award after scoring a hat - trick in the final against Japan, including a sensational strike from the halfway
world player of the year award
after scoring a hat - trick in the final against Japan, including a sensational strike from the halfway line.
Rooney was set to be recalled by Three Lions chief Gareth Southgate for this month's
World Cup qualifiers
after showing a real up - turn in form following his summer switch back to Everton from Manchester
United.
«Koeman's appointment as the new trainer does not come as a surprise,» the ANP said, with news reports adding the blond - haired Koeman was already earmarked back in 2014 to replace Louis van Gaal, who left the Dutch squad
after taking them to third place in the
World Cup in Brazil, and joined Manchester
United.
The 32 - year - old is due to analyse his future
after the Confederations
Cup in Russia, and there is a sense that he may push for a potential return to Manchester, provided
United are willing to cough up a
world - record sum in excess of # 150m.
However, two months
after his heroics in France, the interest in Robson - Kanu has started to dissipate and, with Chris Coleman suggesting his selection for the upcoming
World Cup Qualifiers is under threat for lack of games, a potential move to Elland Road may be the perfect fit for both Robson - Kanu and Leeds
United.
United Arab Emirates started their Asian zone
World Cup 2018 qualifier with a positive result
after defeating lowly Timor Leste.
After last summer's
World Cup Ronaldo was heavily criticised for the part he played in getting
United team - mate Wayne Rooney sent off during England's quarter - final defeat against Portugal.
March 15 — Twenty - four hours
after the Canadian government threw its support behind the country co-hosting the 2026
World Cup with the
United States and Mexico, the bid suffered a blow with the news that Vancouver, one of North America's most popular tourist venues, is being dropped as a candidate city.
The
United captain denied attending a wedding at the team's Grove Hotel when he was photographed out late the night
after victory in a
World Cup qualifier over Scotland.
Colombia star Rodriguez, who joined Real for # 56million
after the 2014
World Cup, but could be available to
United for around # 50m.
With Louis Van Gaal set to begin his reign as Manchester
United coach
after the
World Cup, the one position he is in desperate need of sorting out is midfield.
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after the player returned from England U17 duty
after winning the FIFA U17
World Cup.
He joins teammate Kyle Walker in my back four, along with two players who have thrust themselves into
World Cup contention
after stellar campaigns, Burnley's James Tarkwoski and Manchester
United's Ashley Young.
Manchester
United's Tom Cleverley has been ruled out of the England
World Cup qualifiers
after the midfielder picked up a
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After the final weekend of the Premier League, Sam Limbert is joined by James Bale and Rob Starr to talk about Arsenal's game with Norwich, the manager situation at Manchester
United and Tottenham, and discuss the England
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Rojo joined from Spartak Moscow in 2012 and enjoyed an excellent couple of seasons in Portugal before leaving for Manchester
United in a lucrative transfer shortly
after the 2014
World Cup.
Just 11 days
after signing off at the
World Cup with Holland, following victory over Brazil in the third / fourth place play - off in Sao Paulo, Van Gaal was back in the dug - out for his first game as
United manager in the Pasadena Rose Bowl.
The much over-used «all - action» label could well have been invented for the underrated
United man, who
after coming through the ranks at Old Trafford won five Premier League titles, one FA
cup, two League Cups, the UEFA Champions League and the FIFA Club World C
cup, two League Cups, the UEFA Champions League and the FIFA Club
World CupCup.