Louis van Gaal in scathing attack on Jose Mourinho saying Manchester United are playing ‘boring football’
The 66-year-old has also criticised Jose Mourinho's style of play after United fell 11 points behind the Citizens after defeat against their rivals
LOUIS VAN GAAL has branded Jose Mourinho’s football as “boring” in a scathing attack on the Manchester United boss.
And the former Red Devils manager has also admitted to prefer watching Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City, as well as defending his own spell at the club two years ago.
In the wake of United’s 2-1 derby defeat to City at Old Trafford on Sunday, Mourinho has been criticised for being too reserved against Guardiola’s table-topping side.
And Van Gaal, who worked alongside the Portuguese manager at Barcelona in 1997, believes his United side in 2015/16 were far more entertaining than the current crop.
He said: “We played football that was quite alright. But it’s not football that is appreciated in England.
“If you ask me how did I do at United, I will say it was my best year ever, given the circumstances I was working under.
“And yet, right now, looking at United, I have to conclude Mourinho is not being criticised while it’s far more boring football.
“I always played attacking football. The proof is that the opposition were always parking the bus.
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“They don’t do that now because Jose Mourinho plays so defensive.’
“I would rather watch City play than United — you need quality in a squad and it’s clear City have a better squad.”