5 Manchester United players who Louis van Gaal should not have sold

#3 Rafael da Silva

Rafael now plays for Lyon after a long spell with United

Ryan Giggs named Rafael as one of the three players that Manchester United should not have sold. The Brazilian full-back spent over seven years with the club, winning three Premier League titles in the process.

He finally spoke about his abrupt departure from the moment van Gaal was introduced as their new manager and it's definitely upsetting to know the side seemingly no longer needed his service.

At Lyon in Ligue 1, he has established himself as a first-team regular and currently wishes to remain for further seasons to come. The right-back is proficient in dribbling whilst his passing and overall distribution to team-mates has also improved as he's matured.

After a memorable stint in England, United fans continue to admire and love the Brazilian now - showing why he, as one of their favourite players, should not have been sold.