Fergie backing for ‘great LVG

SIR Alex Ferguson has backed Louis van Gaal to turn Manchester United into world–beaters again.

Van Gaal was handed the task of bringing the glory days back to Old Trafford following the failed reign of David Moyes, who replaced Ferguson when his successful 26–year tenure came to an end in May, 2013.

Van Gaal spent more than £150million on six new signings in the summer, but after 17 games United are third and trail Barclays Premier League leaders Chelsea by 10 points. Luke Shaw, Marcos Rojo, Daley Blind, Ander Herrera, Angel di Maria and Radamel Falcao, along with several of their new team–mates, have all suffered injuries since moving to Old Trafford though, thus limiting their impact.

But once Van Gaal has a full compliment of players to choose from, the Dutchman will make United a real force to be reckoned with, according to Ferguson, who won 38 trophies during his reign at Old Trafford.

“I don’t know how Louis van Gaal can expect to get the best results with the injuries he's had,” Ferguson said.

“When he gets the best players back, you watch United go – because he’s a great coach, he will do well. They have still got great players. I’m not interested with what is happening with the players he’s brought in, as that will take time.

“When I brought in Patrice Evra and Nemanja Vidic in the January of the same year, they were all over the place. They took five months to get used to playing for Manchester United – the culture and the history of the club. These new players will be exactly same.”