Manchester United's Juan Mata reveals Louis Van Gaal's system and how team should communicate

Juan Mata

Manchester United’s Juan Mata has revealed that manager Louis van Gaal wants his players to communicate in English only.

With plenty of Spanish speaking players around him, Mata said that they are not allowed to speak in their native tongue.

“We speak in English,” Mata said. “The manager says we have to speak in English.”

The Spanish midfielder also had some good words for his manager: “He is very honest,”

“He is straight as he speaks to everyone to their face. That is the perfect way to do it.”

New system at Manchester United

Mata also revealed how the squad is adapting to the new system by trying to get the best out of Wayne Rooney, Robin van Persie and himself up front.

“The truth is we are trying to play with a new system. I don't know how much time it takes - maybe one month or two but the most important thing is to believe in what we do.

“For me personally if I play behind the two strikers it's a good position. I can look for the ball. I feel comfortable in this role.”

He added: “This system can be very dangerous. But you have to communicate and co-ordinate.”

Van Gaal: I impose my own methods

While talking about his training methods, Van Gaal said: “The most important difference is that I am training the players, not in their legs but in the brain power,”

“With my direct character, I say things as they are. It can be good and it can also be worse.”

“There are many rules the players have to fulfil outside the pitch. That is also a structure. All the players know it is part of the job.”