„Manchester United“ coach Louis van Gaal says that he made a good decision to return to three center-backs, and now he can laugh because his players beat London's „Arsenal“ footballers 2-1 at the „Emirates“ stadium.
Due to injuries, the Dutchman was forced to play in the center of defense with Chris Smalling, allowing young players Paddy McNair and Tyler Blackett, and trusting the wings to Luke Shaw and Antonio Valencia.
Although the „Red Devils“ game improved since they started playing with four defenders from mid-September, van Gaal is happy with his decision to choose the old tactical arrangement for the match in North London. On the other hand, if the match had ended with a different result, the coach would have faced even more criticism.
„If „Arsenal“ had scored in the first 20 minutes, you would be asking why I decided to send three defenders onto the field. However, now I can laugh“ - said the former Dutch national team coach.
„I am confident that I made a good decision.“
„I have to say, I couldn't do anything else, because I don't have many players. I think the players performed fantastically. Blackett, McNair, Shaw - how old are they?“
Van Gaal also said he was not satisfied with the players' performance in the first half. Additionally, while praising the amazing goalkeeper David De Gea, he added that there is still room for improvement for him as well.
