Louis van Gaal fears for his job after Norwich beat Manchester United at Old Trafford

Louis van Gaal is now doubting his own credentials as Manchester United boss
 

MANCHESTER UNITED boss Louis van Gaal candidly confessed that he feared for his job adding: “I am, but maybe now I have to say I WAS a successful manager.

Van Gaal looked befuddled and bemused after a third straight defeat as some bookmakers installed Jose Mourinho as an odds on favourite to become Old Trafford’s next boss.

The Dutchman said: “You have to win against Norwich City. You have to win your home games.  The problem is how do you manage to come out of a bad period.

“It can only be done when you are sticking together. You have to show a professional attitude and evaluate yourselves.”

 

That, he admitted included himself.

“In 25 years of management I am always evaluating myself. Yes, of course I am worried about my job.”Van Gaal added.

“I know belief in a manager is very important. And when you lose the belief in the manager decreases.

 

“That is happening now, I can’t close my eyes to that. It was very difficult today. I have said something to the players but it’s for the dressing room not you.

“I have belief in myself. I don’t think a change of manager can bring direct success.

“The next game is Stoke City (away on Boxing Day) and then we have Chelsea. We have to bring back our confidence. What I saw against Norwich wasn’t good enough.”