LOUIS VAN GAAL says he is now calling ‘Mike’ Smalling, Pele.
Van Gaal has struggled with Smalling’s name since he took over at Manchester
United, twice publicly calling him ‘Mike’ in press conferences.
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But after Smalling did a trick in training he has decided on a new name for
him.
Van Gaal said: “I said to ‘Mike’ Smalling that I call him ‘Pele’ because he
had a fantastic move so it is easier to call him Pele now!”
Van Gaal got his names mixed up again at a press conference ahead of United’s
FA Cup game with Sheffield United.
Referring to Will Keane’s return to the club from a loan spell at Preston he
called him by his brother’s name Michael – who Van Gaal sold to Burnley.
Talking about young players taking responsibility Van Gaal said: “Now Michael
Keane has to do it by himself… or Will Keane.
“Michael is an easy name for me!”