Manchester United star Daley Blind has admitted that there are similarities between current manager Jose Mourinho and predecessor Louis van Gaal.
The 26-year-old was brought to the Theatre of Dreams by Van Gaal in 2014 and he says he is delighted to have worked under two vastly experienced coaches.
Van Gaal failed to hit it off at United, despite winning the FA Cup against Crystal Palace in his last match in charge.
The Dutch gaffer’s possession-orientated style of managing did not impress United fans and some have already expressed their concern by a similar lack of creativeness in Mourinho’s side this season.
Netherlands international Blind says he also can see similarities between the two managers, but he says it is a positive aspect of their leadership skills.
“I am fortunate enough to have worked with a number of big coaches. I learn a lot from Mourinho on a daily basis and he is a good guy,” Blind told De Telegraaf.
“He is pretty similar to Van Gaal when it comes to their commitment to the team. They used to work together so I reckon that is no coincidence. Everybody likes it when your boss shows an interest in you.
“Mourinho earned himself the nickname ‘The Special One’ because of everything he has achieved. He is an excellent coach who has an eye for details. He is very strong tactically.
“But his philosophy is slightly different to that of Van Gaal. He is very direct, it is all about winning.
“But I think we are on the right path as a team.”
By Drew Darbyshire (@DarbySports)
