Louis Van Gaal admits “it was not a good performance” despite Manchester United beating Roma 3-2.
This was their opening game in the Guinness International Champions Cup and was played in searing heat in Denver.
“I am pleased that we have won but it was not a good performance,” said the Coach in his Press conference.
Louis Van Gaal admits “it was not a good performance” despite Manchester United beating Roma 3-2.
This was their opening game in the Guinness International Champions Cup and was played in searing heat in Denver.
“I am pleased that we have won but it was not a good performance,” said the Coach in his Press conference.
“There were some remarkable, fantastic goals today, but the penalty award confused me. You cannot give a penalty when a shot hits your arm or hand from two metres away.
“We are not used to this hot weather. I think we didn’t play a good match because of the height of the stadium, the air, because all my good passers failed today.
“I said when the World Cup was here in ‘94 it wasn't wise to play here at noon. America has a top sports climate, but you have to play football at the right time.
“When you are 3-0 ahead, the only thing you have to do is keep the ball in possession and then the opponent has to run and run and run. It’s very difficult in this hot weather to do that.”
Manchester United now lead Group A with three points, followed by Inter on two, Real Madrid one and Roma zero.
That is because the Nerazzurri drew 1-1 with the Merengues, winning on penalties.