We felt like Van Gaal was coaching against United. But then he spoke in his pre-match press conference like a man who knew full well his team was incapable of scoring four goals. He briefly mentioned their 5-1 win over Midtjylland in the previous round but for the most part he remained adamant that a 2-0 victory was his primary target.

“We have to beat them 2-0, not 3-0, because you can also do it in extra time. First, 2-0. And you know we have scored goals within two or three mins this season so it is possible… We don’t think of conceding goals.”

On Thursday night his approach suggested
a single Liverpool goal was all it was ever going to take to turn his attentions towards the Manchester derby on Sunday and United’s quest to remain relevant in the Champions League race. Philippe Coutinho’s wonderful strike on the verge of half-time made a beaten man of the United boss.

His substitutions shows that he has accepted defeat long before the end. With his side needing three goals to progress to the quarter-finals and nothing to lose, Van Gaal used his three changes to bring on two full-backs and a defensive midfielder in a trio of like-for-like swaps.

Even David Moyes would not have done that. We are beginning to think that United’s move from Moyes to Van Gaal is a downgrade. Not an upgrade.

Do you agree with us?

of course I do

As one of the million fans of the red devils, our heart breaks never cease we juz keep falling for no reason..poor management with These very expensive players?!

Van Gaal is wiping out what Sir Ferguson build and this is very disappointing...* tears flowing*

the most annoying part is that he also talks about a philosophy that does not bring any positive result