Van Gaal accuses Mata of 'damaging' Manchester United after red card

<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiBnSrmjSRzg_Tigcb5CSItaKfqkR_yilksd1FJlUUeAFL7uuPKsKWPXkTp9pKBw6UrjPUbucSfE1IJ_Uoyy2ucbns_TBdtWwUM_TaloCJ9I55G-r8iTcEUEpkiGCdQXeVofV1KmNiWeex/s2560/%25255BUNSET%25255D.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiBnSrmjSRzg_Tigcb5CSItaKfqkR_yilksd1FJlUUeAFL7uuPKsKWPXkTp9pKBw6UrjPUbucSfE1IJ_Uoyy2ucbns_TBdtWwUM_TaloCJ9I55G-r8iTcEUEpkiGCdQXeVofV1KmNiWeex/s640/%25255BUNSET%25255D.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;"/></a>The Spaniard was sent off for the first time in his career - but the Dutchman also feels that the referee should have taken into account the midfielder's personalityLouis van Gaal admits Juan Mata ‘damaged’ Manchester United’s chances of victory in Sunday’s defeat to West Brom before suggesting that the referee should have taken into account the midfielder's character.<br/> <br/> The Spaniard was sent off after just 26 minutes at The Hawthorns for two yellow cards - one for preventing a quick free-kick, and the second for a challenge on Darren Fletcher.<br/> <br/> It was the first red card of Mata's professional career, but Van Gaal was keen to stress that the midfielder has never intentionally hurt an opponent.<br/> <br/> “The first yellow card I think was stupid because you know in advance it’s a yellow card, but the second, you know you already have one yellow card, you have to take into account with the second, it’s difficult. You damage the benefit of the team,” Van Gaal told Sky Sports.<br/> <br/> <br/> “But the referee also has to know the person who makes the tackle. And Juan Mata has never hurt an opponent.<br/> <br/> “I ask him also, how many red cards have you had? None, it’s the first."<br/> <br/> When asked if taking Mata’s personality into account is relevant, Van Gaal replied: “No, it’s not relevant, but you have to know the characters of the players, I think. <br/> <br/> “And that’s why an experienced referee is always better. And I always think you take that into account.”</div>

Van Gaal accuses Mata of 'damaging' Manchester United after red card

The Spaniard was sent off for the first time in his career - but the Dutchman also feels that the referee should have taken into account the...

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Man Utd are looking at Mourinho - David Luiz

<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbi6kVGcAoxlYKW2eSR-PPXVCPjP0pBrKJincvCTNTCt-V9WswuPAHj3syW_83iXJX19zWIdWrdVI3R3bHFfY66eu0P5Ay91WCoHg565OBZ0Sg07uWljNvRZoR3kZbAn779Opzz629tJBD/s2560/%25255BUNSET%25255D.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbi6kVGcAoxlYKW2eSR-PPXVCPjP0pBrKJincvCTNTCt-V9WswuPAHj3syW_83iXJX19zWIdWrdVI3R3bHFfY66eu0P5Ay91WCoHg565OBZ0Sg07uWljNvRZoR3kZbAn779Opzz629tJBD/s640/%25255BUNSET%25255D.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;"/></a>The PSG centre-back expects his former Chelsea boss to be back in management soon, with his links to the Blues unlikely to prevent him from moving to Old TraffordDavid Luiz is sure Manchester United are looking at Jose Mourinho, and does not think his former coach would have any problems replacing Louis van Gaal.<br/> <br/> Mourinho has been heavily linked with the Old Trafford club as Van Gaal comes under increasing pressure, and has suggested he will be back in management soon.<br/> <br/> And the former Chelsea centre-back, who was sold to the Blues' Champions League last 16 opponents while Mourinho was in charge at Stamford Bridge, would not be surprised if the Portuguese joins United in the near future.<br/> <br/> “Coaches come, coaches go, it’s part of football,” Luiz told reporters. “Jose won't be out of work for long, he never is.<br/> <br/> <br/> "You can’t dispute the success he has had - that is why I am sure Manchester United are looking at him.<br/> <br/> “I don’t think Jose would have any problem taking the Manchester United job. Yes, he will always care for Chelsea, but Jose does what is best for Jose.”</div>

Man Utd are looking at Mourinho - David Luiz

The PSG centre-back expects his former Chelsea boss to be back in management soon, with his links to the Blues unlikely to prevent him from ...

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Sports: Mourinho agent denies Man Utd letter

<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYy9mGFUhX3nVpGBVEojMNA0fbzwhFIeWeX2sxHNYBZJBydI5Wf-Ii1G00bc-S9fCwif2GhjO_Eg5pns5G2EtVTP7dtuNEpuh7wIIBs9yRQ4NfeBwKN0TOuvFz8ki6fHM7V8Mn3D8UX0n0/s2560/%25255BUNSET%25255D.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYy9mGFUhX3nVpGBVEojMNA0fbzwhFIeWeX2sxHNYBZJBydI5Wf-Ii1G00bc-S9fCwif2GhjO_Eg5pns5G2EtVTP7dtuNEpuh7wIIBs9yRQ4NfeBwKN0TOuvFz8ki6fHM7V8Mn3D8UX0n0/s640/%25255BUNSET%25255D.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;"/></a><br/> The Independent claim that the former Chelsea boss wrote a six-page letter to United which detailed the changes he would make and his desire to adhere to the club's principlesJorge Mendes has strongly denied a report claiming that Jose Mourinho sent a letter to Manchester United in a bid to become the next manager at Old Trafford.<br/> <br/> The Independent has claimed that the former Chelsea manager sent a six-page letter to United which detailed his plans for the side, his key decisions and highlighted his desire to adhere to the club’s principles.<br/> <br/> The report came after United sunk to a 1-0 defeat at home to Southampton on Saturday, leaving the club 10 points behind league leaders Leicester City and Louis van Gaal’s future in doubt.<br/> <br/> But Mendes, via his agency Gestifute, has branded the report as “totally absurd”.<br/> <br/> "It does not occur to anyone that a coach like Jose Mourinho can write letters to clubs offering their services," he said.<br/> <br/> “It is absolutely ridiculous and totally absurd."</div>

Sports: Mourinho agent denies Man Utd letter

The Independent claim that the former Chelsea boss wrote a six-page letter to United which detailed the changes he would make and his desir...

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