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Van Gaal BACKS Mourinho's decision to rest Chelsea stars ahead of Liverpool clash
MANCHESTER UNITED boss Louis van Gaal has no problem with Jose Mourinho resting his Chelsea players ahead of their clash with Liverpool.
Louis van Gaal has no problem with Jose Mourinho resting his players
United are nervously looking over their shoulders after their recent run of three straight defeats left them just four points above fifth-place Liverpool.
Brendan Rodger's men travel on Sunday to face Chelsea, whose players were gifted three days off by Mourinho after clinching the title last weekend.
That is the privilege of every manager when you are champion
But Van Gaal has no problem with the Blues boss, insisting the champions will still do their best to win at Stamford Bridge.
"That is the privilege of every manager when you are champion," the Dutchman said.
"I gave my players one day off more (than usual) but for another reason to what Jose Mourinho did.
"I think that Jose Mourinho can decide that and that his team shall play and do their utmost best (against Liverpool), I think."