Louis van Gaal tells Dutch press to ‘go home’ as Holland boss sparks row over ‘terribly boring’ World Cup performances
LOUIS VAN GAAL has told the Dutch press to go home following criticism of Holland’s style of play at the World Cup.
Holland booked their World Cup round of 16 place after recording two wins and a draw in the group stages.
They will now play the USA on December 3 for a place in the quarter-finals.
However, Holland have been criticised by fans, as well as the Dutch press, for their style of play in the winter tournament.
Such comments led to ex-Manchester United boss Van Gaal biting back after the 2-0 win over hosts Qatar.
He told one journalist: “I’m not going to expand on it because I think you have a different opinion of football.
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“Why don’t you write you think it is terribly boring and you are going home tomorrow because you couldn’t care less?”
Another reporter told the 71-year-old that fans were “grinding their teeth” on social media about the displays, to which Van Gaal responded: “That’s disappointing but I don’t agree with you.
“That’s your opinion but I don’t think your opinion is the correct opinion.
“I think everyone would be rather proud we are progressing to the next round.
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“I think things are not as bad as you say they are.”
Van Gaal’s bitey comments are a stark contrast to the pre-game press conference ahead of the clash with Senegal.
A young reporter told the manager he doesn’t have a question but just wanted to say that he is a big fan.
Van Gaal thanked the reporter and gave him a hug afterwards.
Should Holland go all the way and become world champions, Van Gaal is open to one last big job in football.
Ronaldo Koeman has already agreed to take the reigns of the side after the tournament.
Van Gaal said: “My successor has already been appointed so that is not really an issue. I only did this to support Dutch football and thank them for this opportunity.
“I’m doing this because I’m grateful and if we become world champion then the football world is a very opportunistic world so you never know?”
