Man Utd news: Jose Mourinho TROLLED by Louis van Gaal after Man City defeat
LOUIS VAN GAAL has mocked Jose Mourinho for his style of play, stating he has brought in boring football at Manchester United.
City stretched their lead at the top of the Premier League table to 11 points with a 2-1 victory at Old Trafford yesterday.
Mourinho took over from Van Gaal in 2016 after the Dutchman led United to the FA Cup.
The former Barcelona and Bayern Munich manager was often criticised during his time at Old Trafford for implementing a slow and robotic style of football.
But his predecessor has recently been scrutinised for the same philosophy in comparison to City.
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I have to conclude Mourinho is not being criticised while it's far more boring football
And that has led to Van Gaal taking a swipe at his predecessor, stating Mourinho’s approach is even more boring than what he was criticised for.
“I would rather watch City play than United,” Van Gaal told the Mirror.
“You need quality in a squad and it's clear City have a better squad.
"If you ask me how did I do at United, I will say it was my best year ever, given the circumstances I was working under.
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“We played football that was quite alright. But it's not football that is appreciated in England.
“And yet, right now, looking at United, I have to conclude Mourinho is not being criticised while it's far more boring football.
“What United produce now is defensive football. I always played attacking football. The proof is that the opposition were always parking the bus.
“They don’t do that now because Jose Mourinho plays so defensive."
