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Louis van Gaal has 'difficult personality,' says young Manchester United defender Guillermo Varela

The 22-year-old made his Red Devils debut in December and has subsequently made three more appearances

Samuel Stevens
Friday 05 February 2016 11:34 GMT
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Guillermo Varela
Guillermo Varela

Manchester United defender Guillermo Varela admits manager Louis van Gaal has a “difficult personality” amid continued speculation about the Dutchman’s future.

The 22-year-old made his Red Devils debut in December and has subsequently made three more appearances under Van Gaal, most recently helping his side to overcome Derby County in the FA Cup fourth round.

After being dropped for the Premier League match against Stoke City on Tuesday, Varela said: “He has a difficult personality. Sometimes it is not so easy for the players.”

The exciting youth product was on the pitch as Charlie Austin scored a late winner for Southampton in January, a match many thought could have been Van Gaal’s last in the North West.

“The stands were falling down,” Varela added. “They know that things are not going well and the fans get anxious, just like the players.

“The rumours say there is always some kind of problem with the South Americans. If I tell you the truth, I have had none. When we've had to talk it has been clear and stayed at that.”

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