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Marouane Fellaini: Why Louis van Gaal is more demanding than Sir Alex Ferguson
MAROUANE FELLAINI has been refreshingly honest in his appraisal of Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal, claiming he is much tougher than his predecessor Sir Alex Ferguson.
Marouane Fellaini (left) says Louis van Gaal is a tough taskmaster
Fellaini, who became a symbol of failure during David Moyes' disastrous regime, has enjoyed a new lease of life under Van Gaal.
The afro-haired Belgian admits however that Van Gaal is a tougher taskmaster than Ferguson, especially when it comes to tactics and discipline.
"He has his philosophy. We change tactics a lot," Fellain told The Sun on Sunday.
“We play four or three at the back. We work a lot in training on our tactics.
"A lot of meetings, videos, about how he wants us to play.
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He is a strict person. He has eyes everywhere. He knows everything
“There is a lot of discipline. Positional discipline, yes, but also outside the pitch. In every way.
"He is a strict person. He has eyes everywhere. He knows everything.
“He is honest. That is important. The most honest thing he has said to me this season? No comment!
“When you play well, he tells you. When you play bad, he tells you, too.”
Manchester United can climb above Southampton into third with a win over West Ham this afternoon (4:15pm).
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