Louis van gaal has confirmed that Micheal Carrick, Marcos Rojo, and Phil Jones have all failed to recover in time for united`s Everton epl trip.
The Manchester united manager also revealed that Daley Blind is a doubt, but Jonny Evans is available again after his controversial six-match ban for alleged spitting.
The boss also spoke about the top four race and the rumours linking his dutch compatriot Memphis Depay with an Old Traffold switch.
The manager has already been speaking with united`s official TV channel ahead of his press conference. He confirmed that Micheal Carrick, Marcos Rojo, and Phil Jones will miss the match, while Delay Blind is a doubt. meanwhile Rafael is out for the rest of the season with a broken rib.
One player who will surely be on show for united this weekend is Marouane Fellaini.
The manager admitted last week that he likes players to face their former clubs, and the former Everton star man has been a pivotal part of the dutchmans resurgent united side in recent weeks.
The number of transfer rumours has been increasing by the day over the past week,with Man. United in particular the subject of a lot of speculations. Van Gaal will address reports suggesting he is looking to sign Wesley Sneijder and Memphis Depay this summer as well as romours that Hernandez could join West Ham.
THE PRESS CONFERENCE IN DETAIL
Right then, the manager is ready to talk so lets see what`s up for discussion at the moment....
Johnny Evans is available again this week like earlier stated after his match ban and Van Gaal said: "I have defended him and I still defend him, so I dont punish him.''
Following Luke Shaw's return to action last week, the manager said: "He played very well against Chelsea, but I believe in Luke, so for me his perfomance is not a big surprise.
Talks turns to the transfer window, with reports asking about the team's links with Memphis Depay, but Van Gaal insists: "I dont discuss it (transfers) with the media. you know my answer. I have a lot of relationships with players. I cannot buy all the players I have coached already."
On Van Persie's fitness the manager said: "He has to train very hard to play in the second team. He has to show his qualities again. Then i have to compare him with the positions he can play, with the players that play in that position, its always like the same."
With Fellaini returning to his old club this weekend, Van Gaal said: "I have spoken with him. Marouane is always dry with his answers, he said it is a game, but it is special for him. I hope the fans give him the same reception Juan Mata received at Chelsea (last week)."
The Red Devils are third in the league, which would be good for a champions league spot, and he said: "I'm always at a club to be a champion, but when we reach our goal we are happy."
On the teams's unfortunate defeat to chelsea last week, Van Gaal insists, "the result was the only thing that was not going my way, and of course finishing the chances. That is what counts in football. It is not counting the performances. When you win in sport, you can do everything. I think it is not only performances but results that count. "
Thats it all from a brief Van Gaal today. Untill the weekends football results from different leagues around the world, thank for finding interest. goodbye.
The Manchester united manager also revealed that Daley Blind is a doubt, but Jonny Evans is available again after his controversial six-match ban for alleged spitting.
The boss also spoke about the top four race and the rumours linking his dutch compatriot Memphis Depay with an Old Traffold switch.
The manager has already been speaking with united`s official TV channel ahead of his press conference. He confirmed that Micheal Carrick, Marcos Rojo, and Phil Jones will miss the match, while Delay Blind is a doubt. meanwhile Rafael is out for the rest of the season with a broken rib.
One player who will surely be on show for united this weekend is Marouane Fellaini.
The manager admitted last week that he likes players to face their former clubs, and the former Everton star man has been a pivotal part of the dutchmans resurgent united side in recent weeks.
The number of transfer rumours has been increasing by the day over the past week,with Man. United in particular the subject of a lot of speculations. Van Gaal will address reports suggesting he is looking to sign Wesley Sneijder and Memphis Depay this summer as well as romours that Hernandez could join West Ham.
THE PRESS CONFERENCE IN DETAIL
Right then, the manager is ready to talk so lets see what`s up for discussion at the moment....
Johnny Evans is available again this week like earlier stated after his match ban and Van Gaal said: "I have defended him and I still defend him, so I dont punish him.''
Following Luke Shaw's return to action last week, the manager said: "He played very well against Chelsea, but I believe in Luke, so for me his perfomance is not a big surprise.
Talks turns to the transfer window, with reports asking about the team's links with Memphis Depay, but Van Gaal insists: "I dont discuss it (transfers) with the media. you know my answer. I have a lot of relationships with players. I cannot buy all the players I have coached already."
On Van Persie's fitness the manager said: "He has to train very hard to play in the second team. He has to show his qualities again. Then i have to compare him with the positions he can play, with the players that play in that position, its always like the same."
With Fellaini returning to his old club this weekend, Van Gaal said: "I have spoken with him. Marouane is always dry with his answers, he said it is a game, but it is special for him. I hope the fans give him the same reception Juan Mata received at Chelsea (last week)."
The Red Devils are third in the league, which would be good for a champions league spot, and he said: "I'm always at a club to be a champion, but when we reach our goal we are happy."
On the teams's unfortunate defeat to chelsea last week, Van Gaal insists, "the result was the only thing that was not going my way, and of course finishing the chances. That is what counts in football. It is not counting the performances. When you win in sport, you can do everything. I think it is not only performances but results that count. "
Thats it all from a brief Van Gaal today. Untill the weekends football results from different leagues around the world, thank for finding interest. goodbye.
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