Van Gaal happy to put faith in youth
Date published: 26 September 2014
LOUIS van Gaal insists he isn’t taking a risk by looking to Manchester United’s Academy to solve his injury crisis.
Van Gaal is considering giving 19-year-old defender Paddy McNair his debut in tomorrow’s home game against West Ham.
Van Gaal has been forced to do so because he will be without suspended Tyler Blackett as well as injured trio Jonny Evans, Phil Jones and Chris Smalling.
United conceded four goals in the final 28 minutes last weekend when they lost 5-3 to league newcomers Leicester City.
Pairing Marcos Rojo, the club’s only fit senior centre back with a youth player wouldn’t be a gamble, says LVG.
“The younger players are always ready,” Van Gaal said. “They can have their chances now. That is also the policy of this club.”
Last weekend’s defeat left United with five points — their worst total after five matches since the Premier League’s inception in 1992.
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