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Louis van Gaal storms out of press conference

By Marco D'Onofrio

Jul 22, 2014; Pasadena, CA, USA; Manchester United head coach Louis Van Gaal talks to the media during a press conference a day before the game against the Los Angeles Galaxy at the Rose Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports
Jul 22, 2014; Pasadena, CA, USA; Manchester United head coach Louis Van Gaal talks to the media during a press conference a day before the game against the Los Angeles Galaxy at the Rose Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports /
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Louis van Gaal stormed out of a press conference on Wednesday, after expressing his anger at the media for suggesting Jose Mourinho could soon replace him.

Louis van Gaal and Manchester United have not had the greatest of seasons thus far. They were knocked out of the UEFA Champions League earlier in the month, and currently sit fifth in the Premier League table with 29 points from 17 matches.

As a result of the poor start to the season, rumors have started to  run rampant on both sides of the pond that the Dutch tactician could soon be on his way out of Old Trafford. Speculation has continued to grow that he may soon be replaced by the recently sacked, Jose Mourinho.

On Wednesday, van Gaal expressed his frustration with the English media, by storming out of a press conference that the club had to hold according to Premier League rules.

"“So you think that I want to talk with the media now?” van Gaal asked the media. “I am here only because of the Premier League rules. I have to talk with you. But I can only see when I say something that you use my words in your context. And I want to say only I have tried to lift the confidence of my players. I have done everything this week.”“I held meetings with the players with my members of staff, I hold a Christmas lunch, I did a speech and I feel the warmth and support of everybody in Carrington, this AON training complex.”“But I didn’t feel that in the media and of course I can imagine that you can write about that subject. We are not in a good position but four weeks ago we were first in the PL and in four weeks’ time we can be back in that position again.”"

van Gaal made it clear that he has received the support of those that matter at the club, and could care less about the stories that he believes the media made up. He claimed that he has received calls of support from the likes of Sir Alex Ferguson, former chief executive David Gill and executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward.

"“No I don’t think that you can do that because you have to stick by the facts and when I get calls off Alex Ferguson and David Gill and Ed Woodward because you are creating something that is not good, what is not being the facts, now I have to answer questions. I don’t think I want to do it.”“I only say now I am focused on Stoke City, I help my players. I wish you a Merry Christmas and also maybe a Happy New Year when I see you. Enjoy the wine and a mince pie. Goodbye,”"

Manchester United travel to the Britannia Stadium on Boxing Day to play Stoke City, as they hope to rebound from Saturday’s loss against Norwich City. They will also be in action against Chelsea and Swansea during the compact holiday fixture list.

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