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Louis van Gaal uses strange analogy to shed light on Man Utd's struggles
LOUIS VAN GAAL used an interesting analogy to explain why Manchester United took a while to adapt to his philosophy.
Louis van Gaal - The Facts
Philosophy is something that the Dutch tactician has been keen to stress throughout the course of the season.
United are well placed to end their Champions League exile and finish in the top four come May.
Van Gaal came under fire at the start of the campaign for United's ponderous style of play.
And he likened United's struggle to adapt to his playing style to that of his own attempts to get to grips with driving on English roads.
Louis van Gaal accepts it took time for his players to adjust to his philosophy
You have to learn that. I could have forced many accidents but I was fortunate I didn't do that
"It's like somebody coming to England like Louis van Gaal who has to drive with the steering at the other side," he told MUTV.
"You have to learn that. I could have forced many accidents but I was fortunate I didn't do that.
"I was lucky but it was always going better so I don't have to warn people in my neighbourhood!"
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