Van Gaal Rues Absence of Players due to Injuries
Manchester United manager, Louis van Gaal has admitted he is worried about his injured players ahead of Sunday’s match against Queens Park Rangers.
Since the international break, United has lost nine players to injuries, in addition to Luke Shaw and Rafael who were out before.
He said: “This is a big concern, you are right, I think, We have to evaluate how we train, but for the level I demand as a coach we need to train like that. But the players have to adapt to that level and that’s the crucial thing.
“Because we have to grow and develop ourselves to the top of this sport, the Premier League. But I am always evaluating myself. That philosophy has brought a lot of titles, I’m sorry to say that.”
Chris Smalling, James Wilson, Sam Johnstone, Reece James, Jesse Lingard, Michael Carrick, Ashley Young and Marouane Fellaini are unavailable for the visit of QPR and Phil Jones is also set for a month-long absence due to a hamstring injury he suffered during England’s 2-0 win over Switzerland on Monday.
Although the injuries present an opportunity for new signings, Marco Rojo, Angel di Maria, Daley Blind and Radamel Falcao to play, van Gaal has not revealed if Falcao would make his debut following his loan move from Monaco.
“I cannot tell if you he plays or not, because that’s our surprise,” he said.
