I wouldn't like playing for him! Paul Scholes hits out at Man Utd boss Louis van Gaal

Paul Scholes is not Louis van Gaal's biggest fan

PAUL SCHOLES has blasted Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal.

Van Gaal's side crashed out of the Capital One Cup last night, losing 3-1 on penalties to Middlesbrough after a goalless draw at Old Trafford.

United were criticised in some quarters for their approach against the Championship outfit.

And Scholes has firmly placed the blame at the door of boss Van Gaal, adding he would not enjoy playing for the Dutchman.

"There's a lack of creativity and risk," the Red Devils legend said.

"It's a team now you wouldn't want to play against because they're tightly organised.

"But it seems he (Van Gaal) doesn't want players to beat men and it's probably not a team I'd have enjoyed playing in."

 

Scholes believes strikers like Wayne Rooney will struggle because of Van Gaal's approach

Van Gaal has admitted he is concerned with United failing to score in their last two games, having only netted 15 goals in the Premier League this season - the lowest in the top four.

And Scholes is adamant it is Van Gaal's fault the likes of Wayne Rooney are not finding the net more often.

"The hardest thing to coach is scoring goals and creativity," he told the BBC.

"I was at the derby on Sunday and Rooney's movement was brilliant but when he's playing in that team there's no one prepared to pass to him. I think after 20 minutes you'd be tearing you hair out.

 

"I played with some brilliant centre forwards and I don't think they could play in this team - the likes of Ruud van Nistelrooy, Andy Cole, Dwight Yorke, Teddy Sheringham.

"You don't get crosses into the box or midfielders looking for runs."

Former United team-mate Nicky Butt added: "Wayne has carried the team for a long time and is probably our talisman, our main player.

"When you're the superstar of the team and you're the captain you've got to carry that on your shoulders. He does that without any complaints."