Mata was good but not that good – Man Utd boss van Gaal

The ESPN panel react to Anthony Martial’s integration into Manchester United’s side following yet another impressive performance.

Moenchengladbach v Man City Borussia Moenchengladbach are out to prove back-to-back victories under caretaker coach Andre Schubert are no fluke as they host Manchester City looking to create a Champions League upset.

Mata has been in fine form for United this campaign but the Spanish star has called on the Old Trafford faithful to help him and his team-mates out as they look to pick up three points at home. “In the first half I was very pleased with my team because I think we played very well”.

“Now he has the confidence to do that”.

“But I promised my wife to go with her to our paradise (villa in Portugal) so it shall be very hard for me to deny that promise”.

Van Gaal has enjoyed watching his first choice central defender this season.

Van Gaal craves balance and Valencia does provide that.

The Reds fell behind after just four minutes but fought back to a 2-1 win thanks to a meteoric performance from Juan Mata, who got a goal and assisted the victor for Chris Smalling.

‘Our team spirit kept us ahead but we have to improve a lot. “But we did what we had to do”.

“The bottom line first of all is how disappointed we are to have not taken anything from this game“, said Schubert. “We are happy today”.

Having entered the game desperate for a win after losing its opening Champions League fixture at PSV, United made a nightmare start as Caligiuri gave the visitor a fourth-minute lead.

While the early goal from Wolfsburg shocked the home fans, Manchester United created a hatful of chances in the first half, before Mata converted a penalty to level the scores. “Maybe they had a chance, but no more“, he said.

“We’ve improved that when you compare with the team of a year ago”. I believe in the mixture between youth and older players.

Darmian, 25, made the switch from Torino for £12.5 million (fee via the Express) and has started every single Premier League and Champions League fixture for manager Louis van Gaal.

“Of course it is a penalty but there are a few refs not whistling for that”.

He insists the club are heading in the right direction under his stewardship, however, and there is no doubt in his mind he can win the league and Champions League during his time in charge.