Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal says he has "no
doubts" that he will win trophies at the club.
The Dutchman arrived at Old Trafford ahead of last season and,
following the disastrous tenure of David Moyes, earned plaudits
for the way he returned United to the top four and Champions
League football.
Their sojourn into Europe's premier club competition was short-
lived, however, as Tuesday's 3-2 defeat at Wolfsburg saw them
exit at the group stage, with a place in the Europa League in the
New Year little consolation.
Van Gaal and United have attracted criticism for much of the
season for their style of play, with those dissenters only
increasing following the Champions League elimination, but the
Dutchman remains confident he will deliver success.
When asked if he had any doubts about his ability to win
silverware at United, Van Gaal responded: "No, I don't have any
doubts.
"You can lose and you can win in sport - you have to accept
that.
"As a manager, you have to work very hard and I am working
very hard as are my players. We will do everything we can.
"So the problem is that we have to meet with the expectations
and the expectations at a club like United are very high."
Van Gaal also questioned the FA's decision to ban Bastian
Schweinsteiger for three matches, following the German's
altercation with West Ham's Winston Reid in the 0-0 draw last
weekend.
"It's also a little bit strange again afterwards," he said. "But the
referee was whistling and talking with the two players. It's
strange again but we don't have any luck, I think."
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