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Van Gaal prepared to wait for Strootman

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Van Gaal prepared to wait for Strootman

Van Gaal prepared to wait for Strootman

Posted: 25 Jul 2014 10:26 PM PDT

Strootman missed the back end of the 2013-14 Serie A season as well as the FIFA World Cup for Van Gaals Netherlands side following a serious knee injury sustained during Romas defeat to Napoli in March. The Dutch midfielder is on the road to recovery, though a return date is yet to be set for the 24-year-old - meaning he will miss Saturdays clash with United in Denver. Stootmans lack of fitness has not stopped talk of a move to Old Trafford and it is not the first time he has been linked with United, having caught the attention of predecessors Alex Ferguson and David Moyes before trading PSV for Roma in 2013. And on the same day Roma coach Rudi Garcia quashed talk of Strootmans possible departure, Van Gaal admitted he would assess the players fitness in the lead up to the January transfer window. I never say anything about individual players. It is my vision that we talk about a team and not individual players, Van Gaal told reporters ahead of Uniteds opening International Champions Cup fixture at Sports Authority Field. Strootman I can judge, but he is injured for more than six months. We have to wait and see how he comes back. It is not easy to say how he comes back from injury, but we will wait and see.

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Mourinho: Shaw deal would have killed Chelsea

Posted: 25 Jul 2014 05:14 PM PDT

Shaw - a boyhood fan of the London club - had been in a tug-of-war between Premier League rivals Chelsea and Manchester United for much of the close-season before making the move to Old Trafford from Southampton in a big-money deal. Mourinho eventually opted for cheaper alternative Atletico Madrid full-back Filipe Luis, claiming the 19-year-old England internationals arrival would have killed the club due to UEFAs Financial Fair Play rules. The Portuguese boss also highlighted the unrest Shaws transfer would have caused within the dressing room at Stamford Bridge. If we pay to a 19-year-old boy what we were being asked for, for Luke Shaw, we are dead, said Mourinho. We kill our stability with financial fair play. We kill the stability in our dressing room. Because when you pay that much to a 19-year-old kid a good player, a fantastic player but when you pay that amount of money, the next day the players knock on the clubs door. They would have been saying How is it possible I play for this club 200 games and won this and that; how come a 19-year-old comes here and gets more money than I get? It would kill immediately our balance and we dont allow that. Mourinho added: Sometimes you have to make decisions. I dont criticise the other clubs for paying it. They can pay what they want. I dont have any comment about it. But for my club, we can say it would be very negative for us.

Rooney wants to lead United

Posted: 25 Jul 2014 03:46 PM PDT

Manager Louis van Gaal is tasked with picking a new skipper for the 2014-15 Premier League season following the departures of Nemanja Vidic, Patrice Evra, Rio Ferdinand and Ryan Giggs retirement. Rooney - one of the frontrunners for the armband alongside Robin van Persie - officially threw his hat into the ring in the lead up to Englands FIFA World Cup campaign in Brazil. Two months on and the United striker has again put his hand up for the role following Van Gaals decision to name Darren Fletcher captain in Wednesdays 7-0 rout of the Los Angeles Galaxy. Of course I would like the captaincy but its the managers decision who he chooses, Rooney said ahead of the clubs second United States tour fixture against Roma on Saturday. I think he wants to work with the players and then choose a captain from there. I dont think he was ever going to just walk in and choose a player from the off. Im sure he will look at the players now and make his decision in a couple of weeks. Rooney did not wear the armband against the Galaxy but he was at his best, scoring twice in the first half as the Van Gaal era opened in resounding fashion. And he is confident United can make up for their seventh-place finish last season by lifting the trophy. We can win the title. Last season was a bad one, we know that, but we are confident we can put it right. We have to believe we can win the title, said Rooney.

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Garcia: Strootman going nowhere

Posted: 25 Jul 2014 12:18 PM PDT

Strootman was in impressive form for Roma last season, until a serious knee injury curtailed his campaign in March -endinghis chances of being included in Louis van Gaals Netherlands squad for the World Cup. With Van Gaal departing to take over at United at the conclusion of the Netherlands campaign in Brazil, many Dutch stars have been linked with a move to Old Trafford as the Premier League giants look to rebuild after a disappointing season under David Moyes in 2013-14. Among those has been Strootman, but with Roma and United due to clash in the InternationalChampions Cup in the United Stateson Saturday, Garcia fended off questions about his players future at a press conference. I have never discussed his departure and neither has he, he said. Strootmanis a Roma player and hell stay with us this season. Garcia also took time to discuss Strootmans recovery from his torn anterior cruciate ligament. Kevin is following apersonalisedrehabilitationprogrammeand I dont want himtravellingunnecessarily, so its best he remains in Boston to work with the physiotherapists, the Frenchman added. He should resume running soon, so hes in good shape.

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Benfica sign Manchester United flop Bebe

Posted: 25 Jul 2014 11:04 AM PDT

Bebe was signed by former Old Trafford boss Alex Ferguson from Vitoria Guimaraes for an estimated 7min 2010. However, Ferguson admitted he had never seen the winger play and Bebe subsequently managed just seven appearances in four years at the club - the last three of which were all spent out on loan. Afterunsuccessful spells with Besiktas and Rio Ave, the 24-year-old finally proved his talents with an impressive campaign atPacos de Ferreira last season, scoring 13 goals in all competitions for the Primeira Liga strugglers. A number of eye-catching goals and performances resulted in some calls for Bebe to be involved in Portugals World Cup squad, though he was not selected by Paulo Bento. He struck in the second leg of Pacos relegation play-off with Desportivo Aves helpedpreserve their top-flight status, and his fine showingshave earned him a move to the defending Portuguese champions. Benficas title triumph last term was their 33rd and Bebe is confident he can help them add to that tally during his time at the Estadio da Luz. I am very happy to sign with Benfica, said the winger. I have wanted to play for Benfica for some time. Benfica are a great club. Now I hope to improve with him [Jorge Jesus] and help Benfica to win titles. United also confirmed they will collect half of any fee Benfica receive in the future for Bebe.

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Which World Cup star should your club sign this summer?

Posted: 25 Jul 2014 04:44 AM PDT

In recent years, there's been an increasing feeling that signing players on the back of a World Cup is very dangerous – but if it's good enough for James Rodriguez and Real Madrid, it's good enough for everyone else too. Here's a rundown of 20 players that Premier League clubs should be looking to acquire on the back of their World Cup performances… Arsenal - SokratisPapastathopoulos (Greece) Arsenal desperately need another centre-back. Bacary Sagna was effectively acting as their fourth-choice centre-back as well as first-choice right-back last season, while Thomas Vermaelen could still leave the club this summer. Papastathopoulos might not be a regular at Dortmund last season, but his World Cup performances suggest he's one of the best defenders around – he's always in the right position, and fearsome in the air. Also able to cover at right-back if needed, he could be a perfect player for Arsene Wenger. Aston Villa – Senad Lulic (Bosnia) Paul Lambert likes changing formation from game to game, as he did excellently at Norwich – although this has been less obvious at Aston Villa, perhaps as he doesn't have such versatile players. Lulic, however, would be perfect. A highly energetic player capable of playing anywhere on the left flank, from full-back to wide forward, and able to deputise on the right too, he'd increase Lambert's tactical options significantly. Burnley - Mehrdad Pooladi (Iran) Few players in history have been rewarded for a good World Cup performance by securing a move to Burnley, but they have money to spend, and Premier League football to offer. Iran were impressive despite failing to win a game – causing Argentina real problems in their narrow 1-0 defeat in the second round – and left-back Pooladi looked a very tidy player. He could provide competition for the inexperienced Ben Mee. Chelsea – Memphis Depay (Netherlands) Chelsea are well-stocked in his position, but Jose Mourinho can never have enough explosive, tricky wingers. Depay was highly impressive at the World Cup, transforming the game against Australia as a substitute, creating one goal and scoring the winner, before hitting another goal against Chile. In the knockout stage he showed his tactical discipline by playing as a wing-back, which suggests he can perform his tactical tasks well, and at 20 years old there's surely more to come. Crystal Palace – Giancarlo Gonzalez (Costa Rica) Tony Pulis needs combative, all-action centre-backs who are capable of playing deep and repeatedly heading away crosses – so who better than Gonzalez, who did precisely that throughout Costa Rica's surprise run to the World Cup quarter-finals? Named in many teams of the tournament, Gonzalez showed his quality against strikers of the calibre of Edinson Cavani, Mario Balotelli, Daniel Sturridge and Robin van Persie, so there's no reason he couldn't play well in the Premier League. Everton – Ivan Perisic (Croatia) During his spell at Dortmund, it was often difficult to tell precisely what sort of player Perisic was. He floated around on the periphery of the game, but never commanded a place in the side, and was sold to Wolfsburg last January. But Perisic was excellent at the World Cup in a wide role, tracking opposition full-backs diligently before charging in behind the defence into dangerous positions. He could make sense for an Everton side that features similar players – but with Kevin Mirallas and Steven Naismith possibly being used upfront, another speedy wide player could work nicely. Hull City – John Boye (Ghana) Boye may have scored a hilarious own goal against Portugal, but apart from that he had a solid tournament, and could surely make the step up to the Premier League from French side Rennes. Steve Bruce needs lots of centre-backs because of his use of a three-man defence, and Boye would be a decent signing – strong in the air, comfortable with the ball at his feet, and very mobile too. Leicester City – Ivan Franjic (Australia) Unfortunately, Franjic only played half a game against Chile before succumbing to injury, but the right-back showed enough quality to suggest he could perform well in the Premier League – especially as his versatility means he can also play in midfield. A strong runner and an excellent crosser, he could provide some depth in a Leicester squad that currently lacks the back-ups to compete over a 38-game Premier League campaign. Liverpool - Xherdan Shaqiri (Switzerland) Brendan Rodgers has spent much of the past year chasing exciting wide players who cut inside and shoot – Yevhen Konoplyanka nearly joined in January, and Lazar Markovic has recently signed from Benfica. But Rodgers hasn't stopped there, and the links with Swiss wonderkid Shaqiri make sense. His brilliant hattrick against Honduras showed that he's capable of leading a side on the biggest stage, but with Arjen Robben, Frank Ribery and Thomas Muller in his way at Bayern Munich, he might need a move for regular football. Liverpool should pounce now. Manchester City – Divock Origi (Belgium) Origi was highly impressive at the World Cup, performing better upfront than his more celebrated teammate Romelu Lukaku. Although constantly linked to Liverpool, a move has failed to materialise. Manchester City could crash the party. With Alvaro Negredo out for at least a couple of months with a broken metatarsal, and both Stevan Jovetic and Sergio Aguero highly injury prone, Origi could be highly useful this season. If his opportunities looked more limited come January, he could be loaned out to gain some valuable playing experience. Manchester United – Miguel Layun (Mexico) Louis van Gaal is likely to utilise both a back four and a three-man defence at Manchester United, and therefore needs players who can play in both systems. It's not easy to find wing-backs comfortable of playing in conjunction with a back three, but at the World Cup, Layun did it expertly, relentlessly charging up and down the line. Crucially, Layun is capable of playing on either flank. This would be of great benefit to Manchester United, who lack a dependable back-up for Rafael da Silva, and with Luke Shaw the only left-back after the departures of Patrice Evra and Alexander Buttner, he'll need cover too. Newcastle United – Cristian Rodriguez (Uruguay) Rodriguez was one of the few Uruguayans to emerge from the World Cup with much credit, performing well in a variety of positions. His energy and tenacity were obvious throughout, and after a season as a perennial substitute for Atletico Madrid, he must be itching to play more regularly. Newcastle could do with a player in his mould – a no-nonsense, reliable and hard-working midfielder who will inspire his teammates when the chips are down. Now 28, he's probably only got one big move in his career remaining. QPR – Mathieu Valbuena (France) It seems ludicrous to link Valbuena with a newly promoted side, but this is QPR. They have cash, and they are more than happy to spend it – Valbuena joining wouldn't be much sillier than Loic Remy joining. Valbuena is a brilliant player but seems to find himself without admirers among Europe's top clubs, and recently turned down a move to Dynamo Moscow. Thirty in September, he probably wants a decent payday as well as some experience in a major league, so why not try QPR? A good season, and the likes of Liverpool and Tottenham would come calling. Southampton – Fabian Johnson (USA) Searching for a replacement for Luke Shaw, it might sound strange to suggest Southampton should target a player who impressed at right-back in the World Cup. But for Borussia Monchengladbach, Johnson is accustomed to playing on the left – where his energy and tenacity are still very obvious. Southampton could be regarded as a sideways move for Johnson, but he might appreciate playing in the Premier League, and the Saints certainly have money to spend after the summer departures of Shaw, Lambert and Lallana. Stoke City - Panagiotis Kone (Greece) Kone looked very encouraging at the World Cup – an energetic, versatile midfielder capable of turning defence into attack quickly with a burst of pace and a clever pass, he could be precisely what Mark Hughes needs at Stoke. Hughes is attempting to bring a more positive style to Stoke, without completely losing the directness that makes them so dangerous. Greek players would fit the bill nicely, and Kone looks ready for a Premier League move. Sunderland – Kyle Beckerman (USA) It remains something of a mystery why Beckerman was left out of the USA's second round defeat to Belgium, having been amongst their best players in the group stage. But his reputation only improved in his absence – Jurgen Klinsmann's side were so much more defensively vulnerable. Sunderland could do with another defensive scrapper, and having captained Real Salt Lake, Beckerman is a much-needed leader in a dressing room that sometimes seems short of real characters. He's now 32, so wouldn't be a long-term solution, but surely he'd like one crack at a big league? Swansea - Abdelmoumene Djabou(Algeria) Djabou looked a very useful player at the World Cup – small, quick, always looking for the ball and capable of varying his position to cause opponents problems. It's highly surprising he's still playing for Tunisian side Club Africain at the age of 27. He's the type of player Swansea appreciate, and he would suit their short passing game very nicely, bringing a burst of attacking speed in the final third. He's also capable of scoring goals, having netted against both South Korea and Germany. Tottenham Hotspur – Antoine Griezmann (France) This isn't a spurious link – Spurs are actively pursuing the singing of the exciting Real Sociedad winger, after he showed his talents with a couple of fine performances at the World Cup. With Spurs still trying to get over the loss of Gareth Bale, Griezmann could be perfect. A direct dribbler capable of beating opponents with a burst of pace, and a decent finisher too, Spurs could be his ideal club. He's unlikely to get a move to one of Spain's big three, and therefore a Premier League transfer makes sense. Spurs are yet to complete any attacking signings this summer, but if they hold out for Griezmann, their summer window could be a great success. West Brom – DeAndre Yedlin (USA) Another American full-back to impress, Yedlin showed his versatility by playing both right-back and right-midfield, and the energetic, all-action nature of his game means he could probably play on the left flank too – he's about stamina rather than crossing. West Brom could do with a player in his mould, and while it would be a struggle to convince Yedlin to sign up for a relegation fight, Premier League experience would be great for the 21-year-old, who has the physical and technical qualities to be a real star. West Ham – Guillermo Ochoa (Mexico) Ochoa was one of the goalkeepers of the tournament, and seemed destined for a high-profile move to one of Europe's major clubs. But two weeks after the end of the World Cup, nothing has materialised, and the links seem to have dried up. West Ham need a goalkeeper, with Adrian not the most impressive performer last season, and it's not unrealistic to think they could tempt Ochoa to London. As a side that constantly invites pressure, West Ham need to ensure they have a top goalkeeper – and as a free agent, they could offer Ochoa a very tempting wage.

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Top 10: Botched transfers you might not know about

Posted: 25 Jul 2014 04:15 AM PDT

Juninho to Aston Villa, 1999 John Gregory's Villains were sitting second in the Premier League in January 1999, and looked set to bolster their title tilt by signing Juninho from Atletico Madrid. A £12 million fee was agreed for the Brazilian, but then Atletico's barnpot-in-chief Jesus Gil was hospitalised. The other club officials were reluctant to do business without their president's say-so (he did, after all, sack 15 managers in three seasons and once declare his players "don't deserve to live"), and the deal evaporated. He re-joined Middlesbrough three years later. Muller to Everton, 1994 The Brazilian agreed to join the Toffees after helping the Selecao win the 1994 World Cup. Boss Mike Walker called a press conference, but Muller walked out on the club 30 minutes before being unveiled after discovering the horrendous news that he was going to get taxed on his £20,000 a week wages and wouldn't receive a free house and car. The poor lamb joined Kashiwa Reysol in Japan instead. He's now a pastor. Michael Laudrup to Liverpool, 1983 "We went away from Anfield thinking the deal was done," says the Danish legend who, as a 19-year-old sensation, agreed a three-year deal with the English champions. "But two weeks later they came back saying they wanted to offer the same package but for four years, because I needed time to develop. I was disappointed, so I decided not to join." The Dane went to Juventus instead, and later played for both Barcelona and Real Madrid. Alfredo Di Stefano to Barcelona, 1952 He's widely regarded as the best player in Real Madrid's history, but the legendary striker could have signed for rivals Barcelona. When the Argentine first opted for a move to Spain, the Catalan club were the first to show interest; Di Stefano played in a 1953 pre-season friendly for them. What Barca didn't realise was that he was registered for two clubs, and so they ended negotiations with Millonarios. Real stepped in and snapped up the free-scoring hitman, who went on to win five consecutive European Cups and eight Spanish titles. Raul to Tottenham, 2008 Real Madrid's all-time leading goalscorer could have been banging them in at White Hart Lane had it not been for Juande Ramos' sacking in 2008. "I had a meal with my agent and Ramos to tell me about Tottenham and the Premier League," said the forward. But with a deal on the table, the Spurs board decided to bring in Harry Redknapp, and Ramos ended up keeping Raul at Real instead. Paul Gascoigne to Manchester United, 1988 Alex Ferguson remembers speaking to Gazza the night before going on holiday at the end of the 1987/88 season. "He said 'go and enjoy yourself Mr Ferguson, I'll be signing for Manchester United. So I went on my holidays but then the chairman rang and said he'd signed for Tottenham. They bought a house for his mother and father in the North East and that swung it." One of the great what-ifs of British football. Johan Cruyff to Dumbarton, 1980 The three-time Ballon d'Or winner had talks with Scottish side Dumbarton at the age of 33. Cruyff, a champion of Total Football in the 1970s and widely regarded as one of the best players of all time, admitted he was "tempted" – just not quite enough.Dumbarton's chairman and manager flew to Amsterdam to hold talks with the Dutchman but ultimately failed to land his signature. "I thought I was too old at that stage to go to Scotland, where you know the weather will be difficult," sighed Cruyff, who joined the Washington Diplomats instead. Michael Essien to Burnley, 1999 Club policy resulted in the Ghanaian powerhouse not signing for Burnley as a 17-year-old. Essien had been on trial at Turf Moor after impressing in the Under-17 World Cup, but the Lancashire club decided not to sign him after refusing to budge on their policy of paying more than 60 quid a week for an apprentice. At least they had Micky Mellon. Eric Cantona to Sheffield Wednesday, 1992 If only, eh? Manager Trevor Francis brought the maverick Frenchman over from Nimes for a trial, where he impressed in an indoor friendly match. Francis wanted Cantona striker to stay for another week so he could judge him on grass, but the moody star refused and moved to Leeds instead. One league title and legendary move to Manchester United later, and a King was born. Charlie Adam to Spurs, 2011 The formerly inspirational Blackpool captain came within two minutes of joining Spurs during the final day of the January 2011 transfer window. The Scot was foiled by the fact that one member of the Blackpool board forgot to turn on his new-fangled mobile phone, leaving him out of touch on the most important deal-making day of the year. The necessary signatures therefore weren't ready until 11.02pm. "It was impossible to get done," fumed Redknapp. Di Stefano, Cruyff, Essien and Cantona words by Thomas Lewis.

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Top 10: Initiation ceremonies

Posted: 25 Jul 2014 03:50 AM PDT

1. Kenny Sansom, unlikely bedfellows "Peter Taylor kept mouthing 'I love you'," recalled Kenny Sansom. "The next thing, he's blowing kisses at me too." The chunky full-back, who admitted to being "naive" when he turned professional at Crystal Palace, later discovered room-mate Dave Swindelhurst had pushed the beds together in their room. Sansom soon cottoned onto the wind-up, but not before enduring a sleepless night before his first-team debut. 2. Garrincha, Little Bird dropping His Botafogo coach later described him as "the most amateur professional ever to play football", and Garrincha's behaviour towards new signings did little to disprove that view. "He'd eat a really spicy meal," explained former team-mate Didi, "then break wind in the new boy's face." The Little Bird's array of botty-related pranks also extended to lobbing turds through new signings' windows. 3. Ray Parlour, Romford Beadle Ray Parlour enjoyed taking new Arsenal recruits under his wing and teaching them some helpful English phrases. After being schooled by Parlour, Brazilian Edu was reported to have greeted former Manchester United chief executive Martin Edwards with "you dirty bastard". The Romford Pele later admitted that he would "try to get foreign players to swear at important people all the time". 4. Ugandan National Team, denouncing a dictator "You were told to shout 'down with Amin' in front of the first team," explained an unnamed former Uganda striker in the early 80s. With the former Ugandan despot rumoured to have political spies everywhere, this test of foolhardiness proved too much for some petrified newcomers, who opted not to play for The Cranes, rather than incur Amin's wrath. 5. Trevor Francis, "milk and two sugars" Having already threatening to "whack him around the head with my squash racquet" after signing for Nottingham Forest, Brian Clough then decided to bring down million pound signing Trevor Francis a further peg or two by instructing him to make his new team-mates' half-time cuppas during his first week at the club. "He put too much milk in mine," moaned the barking mad Cloughie afterwards, "but luckily he played football better than he made tea." 6. Chelsea, singing the blues Rather than indulge in the more base antics of putting Deep Heat in jock straps, or crapping in new boys' shoes, Chelsea's galaxy of international stars arrange a more cerebral, if equally cringe-worthy greeting; New boys are forced to stand up in front of the first-team squad and belt out their national anthem at full volume, a ritual now seemingly adopted by everyone else. "Salomon Kalou's version of the Ivory Coast anthem was crap," chuckled Frank Lampard. 7. Gordon Hill, serving up a treat "Gordon Hill had only been a professional for two months," recalled Eamon Dunphy in Only A Game?. "But he made a mistake when he told us he was a great tennis player." On a pre-season tour to Bournemouth, Hill received calls from team-mates pretending to be tennis journalists. As his mates prepared for a night out, the future Manchester United winger was left slouched in the hotel lobby in his tennis whites, waiting for a TV crew which never arrived. 8. Gerd Muller, Der Bomber silenced After arriving at Bayern Munich, Gerd Muller was disturbed to find that none of his team-mates wanted to speak to him. "It was like I was invisible," admitted Der Bomber. After grabbing a brace in the reserves a week into his Bayern career, Muller's colleagues shook hands with him in stony silence. A fortnight later, they burst into applause when he walked into the dressing room, and congratulated him for "enduring the two-week silent treatment". 9. John Hartson, gang induction "The suit cost me a couple of grand," admitted new Wimbledon striker John Hartson, after joining the Crazy Gang from West Ham. Having torched the Welshman's suit, Vinnie Jones et al proceeded to throw the charred remains in a puddle, and then let down the new signing's tyres. "English football misses that kind of humour," reflected Vinnie years later, "it's all too serious these days." 10. Mel Sterland, the pain game "I'd get a really hard toilet brush," recalled Mel Sterland in his autobiography, "shove it in their bollocks, and twirl it around." Sheffield Wednesday was no place for faint-hearted apprentices in the early 80s, particularly with boss Jack Charlton actively encouraging "welcome to Hillsborough" ceremonies for new recruits. The rest of the initiation ceremony comprised dollops of Vaseline, boot polish and being tied naked on the freezing Kop.

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Jones: United embracing Van Gaal methods

Posted: 25 Jul 2014 12:39 AM PDT

The Dutchman enjoyed a winning start to his tenure with the Premier League giantsin a 7-0 friendly demolition of Los Angeles Galaxy at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena on Wednesday. United utilised a system of three central defendersin that match, with Antonio Valencia and Luke Shaw deployed as wing-backs. Jones, an England international centre-back, admits it is a learning curve adjusting to the new formation, having been used to a flat back four, but insists the team is behind Van Gaal's ideas. "That's the way we set up," Jones said. "We played three at the back, with Luke Shaw and Antonio Valencia as wing-backs, and it worked. "It'sa learning process, but we're getting used to it. Day by day, we're getting better and we'll be ready for the start of the season. "This is the first time I've played three at the back. That's what the gaffer believes in. If he believes in that, then we believe in it as well. "I don't think it's hard to adjust to. At times, you've got the two wing-backs helping you as well, so, hopefully, it'll be good going forward." With club stalwarts Nemanja Vidic and Rio Ferdinand having departed Old Trafford, Van Gaal is thought to be keen on bolstering his options in defence,with Borussia Dortmund's Mats Hummels and Arsenal's Thomas Vermaelentouted as potential additions. Jones is hoping he can impress and nail down a regular starting berth. He added: "Of course, that's ultimately what I want to be doing.We've lost two great defenders in Rio and Nemanja. But that's football and we move on. Everyone is trying to impress."

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