Can Van Gaal Be Riled By Mourinho?

Can Van Gaal Be Riled By Mourinho?

The Chelsea boss has already rocked the boat by claiming earlier this week that United were paying exorbitant wages to new signing Luke Shaw. Mourinho tried to lure the 19-year-old left-back to Chelsea but claimed his wage demands would have ‘killed’ the club.

Shaw instead joined United where he reportedly earns £120,000 a week wages. The Manchester United manager, who gave Mourinho his first opportunity at Barcelona in 1997, stated he would speak to Mourinho in private.

The Special One already has a rocky relationship with his peers and former assistants including Andre Villas-Boas amongst others. His remarks about United’s Shaw signing led many to believe he would have a fall-out with van Gaal as well.

However, the former Dutch national coach has said that he will not be drawn into Mourinho’s mind games and that both can enjoy a pleasant relationship.

According to the Express, he said, “I don’t think I will fall out with him. He is my friend. For me (mind games) are not so interesting. I have to manage my club. That is already difficult enough. I am not concerned with other clubs or other managers.”