Manchester United need to strengthen to mount a
challenge for the Champions League title, and Louis
van Gaal says it won't happen this term.
Louis van Gaal says he does not think Manchester United are
capable of winning the Champions League this season.
United sit second in Group B ahead of matchday six this week
and are yet to secure a place in the round of 16.
But even if they do progress to the first knockout stage, the
Dutchman does not believe his team has the quality to mount a
challenge for the trophy, suggesting United need further
additions to be in meaningful contention.
"I don't think that we are able to win the Champions League
now. Maybe next year when we strengthen our selection again,"
Van Gaal said.
"We can beat anyone on our day, but normally we are not good
enough to win the Champions League, but we shall try to do
everything."
Van Gaal still thinks United can win at Wolfsburg, though they
will need to be more clinical in front of goal than in the 0-0 draw
with West Ham United on Saturday, in which they managed just
one shot on target.
"Yes, we can win on Tuesday. In every match we create
chances and we have actually created more of them in the
Champions League than in Premier League games," he added.
"But playing on Saturday, resting on Sunday and travelling on
Monday is not ideal for a Tuesday match but we have to cope
challenge for the Champions League title, and Louis
van Gaal says it won't happen this term.
capable of winning the Champions League this season.
United sit second in Group B ahead of matchday six this week
and are yet to secure a place in the round of 16.
But even if they do progress to the first knockout stage, the
Dutchman does not believe his team has the quality to mount a
challenge for the trophy, suggesting United need further
additions to be in meaningful contention.
"I don't think that we are able to win the Champions League
now. Maybe next year when we strengthen our selection again,"
Van Gaal said.
"We can beat anyone on our day, but normally we are not good
enough to win the Champions League, but we shall try to do
everything."
Van Gaal still thinks United can win at Wolfsburg, though they
will need to be more clinical in front of goal than in the 0-0 draw
with West Ham United on Saturday, in which they managed just
one shot on target.
"Yes, we can win on Tuesday. In every match we create
chances and we have actually created more of them in the
Champions League than in Premier League games," he added.
"But playing on Saturday, resting on Sunday and travelling on
Monday is not ideal for a Tuesday match but we have to cope
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