Five Manchester United Players Louis Van Gaal’s Tactics Have Hit Hardest, Including Di Maria & Rooney

5) Luke Shaw

Often asked to play as a wing-back due to van Gaal’s preference for a three-man defence, Luke Shaw has had to adapt to a different role after being schooled to play as part of a back four in the approach much more common in the English game.

Still young, the teenager could no doubt grow into the position, but it has been a tough change to make in his first season at his new club.