Van Gaal dismisses reports on Man Utd hiring of Mourinho

But while the Dutchman, who is preparing United for a crunch game against Chelsea on Sunday, is not bothered by criticism, he does not feel there is any substance to stories linking Mourinho with his job.

Since finding this out, Terry’s performances have been even better, and we should expect him to have another monster game against Louis van Gaal’s side, as he will be playing to change the consensus within the club’s hierarchy.

However, the defending champions are still languishing way down in thirteenth place after a disastrous campaign so far, so Hiddink will be hoping to move closer to the top half of the table with a win tomorrow.

After finalising his media duties, Hiddink is thought to have watched a replay of the moment when John Terry’s first-half shot struck Daley Blind’s hand and concluded his team deserved a penalty.

“I am not anxious when one game (Costa) doesn’t score”.

During Alex Ferguson’s 26-year reign, the record 20-time champions became renowned for scoring late goals in “Fergie Time”.

However, Woodward and owners the Glazer family are believed to be keen to line up a major managerial coup after watching Bayern Munich’s much-prized coach Pep Guardiola agree to take over at hated neighbours Manchester City at the end of the season.

“I haven’t calculated mathematically if it’s possible, but we must start winning games”.

Henry, who faced Terry numerous times during his distinguished career with Arsenal and Barcelona, said: “I can not understand why you are keeping that guy in the dark”. The build-up involved interplay between Juan Mata and Anthony Martial.

“Tomorrow we will know more”, Hiddink told Sky Sports. Only Cesar Azpilicueta and Willian have started more games for Chelsea in the Premier League this season, but the France global seems set for a significant spell out after landing awkwardly on his right leg.

Hiddink said: “He has to perform, there is pressure and there is big ambition, the pressure is on and they have to cope with that”. Let’s see. It’s a hyper extension and that’s always bad. We have to hope and see tomorrow. He will certainly present a huge threat in the Manchester United box come Sunday, and could be the difference maker for the Blues.