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Man Utd ace: I had no idea the club were going to sack Louis van Gaal
DALEY BLIND concedes he was left in the dark over Louis van Gaal's sacking.
Daley Blind had no clue that United were going to sack Louis van Gaal's sacking
Having masterminded his side's 2-1 FA Cup final victory over Crystal Palace at Wembley on Saturday, Van Gaal was given his marching orders earlier today.
The club released a statement earlier this evening explaining why they fired him.
But Blind, who spoke out just before Van Gaal's sacking was confirmed, admits he had no incline the club would part company with the 64-year-old Dutchman.
"I follow the news just like you,” Blind said.
“The media have him sacked him 82 times this season I believe.
"It could be that they are right once.
"But Manchester United have no official statement brought out. And the training I have looked on my phone. I was not told anything.
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“I would be sorry if it is so. I have worked fine with him. Like the other players."
The Red Devils' FA Cup triumph was their 12th in total.
United could confirm Jose Mourinho's appointment as soon as tomorrow.
Express Sport understands his agent, Jorge Mendes, will fly into Manchester tomorrow to seal a deal.
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