New Manchester United manager Louis Van Gaal has voiced his praise and admiration for the way his assistant coach Ryan Giggs is handling his role at the club.
Giggs took caretaker charge of United for four games of last season after manager David Moyes was sacked.
There was speculation Giggs could be in the running for the big job on a full time basis but the club’s hierarchy opted for the vast experience and disciplinarian style of Van Gaal.
But, Giggs seems to be comfortable with his new role and has exceeded Van Gaal’s expectations already, and has compared the former-player to Jose Mourinho.
Van Gaal said: “First of all, we have my assistant manager Ryan Giggs and I’m very pleased with him.
“I talked with him before I signed. Your first impression is always important and that was very good, and now the impression is still improvingbecause I know him better.
“Also, he’s working very hard, as are all my assistants. It’s important that they don’t have a job that’s 9-5.
“You have to work very hard when you’re my assistant – it’s not always a pleasant job. But he’s doing very well and I’m happy he’s on my staff.”
By Ollie Brown
