Louis van Gaal warned he needs instant success or face being axed like David Moyes

Louis van Gaal will take over at Manchester United after his Netherlands play in the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.
Louis van Gaal will take over at Manchester United after his Netherlands play in the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.

Wales manager Chris Coleman believes the pressure will be on for Louis van Gaal to deliver at Manchester United next season.

Coleman will pit his wits against the new United boss this week when his Wales side take on Holland in an international friendly in Amsterdam on Wednesday.

United have turned to Van Gaal, who is stepping down as Holland coach after this summer’s World Cup, to revive their fortunes after a disappointing season under David Moyes.

Coleman said: ‘It will be interesting to see what happens if Manchester United go through next season not winning anything because there is that possibility.

‘Regardless of how easy they look on the eye if they haven’t won anything what are they going to do?

‘They are used to winning things and bossing situations and last season they didn’t do that.

‘I thought it would be hard for Moysey in the first year or two and I was disappointed as a fellow manager that he only got 10 months…

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