Five Reasons Misguided Man United Manager Louis Van Gaal Will be Old Trafford Failure

3) He’s failed to address his side’s major issues, particularly at the back

Van Gaal’s stubbornness extended to his unwillingness to strengthen at the back, despite some obvious problems. While United brought in both Shaw and Marcos Rojo in the summer transfer window, they still failed to replace the departed duo of Rio Ferdinand and Nemanja Vidic. Having spent over £150m, money clearly wasn’t an issue, but the Dutchman remain focused on his attack.