I never enjoyed playing under Van Gaal, former United player says

I never enjoyed playing under Van Gaal, former United player says

Former Manchester United defender Rafael has revealed that he never enjoyed playing under club manager Louis Van Gaal.

The Brazilian faced a tumultous season in Van Gaal’s first season in charge, staying off due to injuries and even when he was fit, barely managed to make it to the substitute’s bench.

Rafael was allowed to leave Old Trafford for Lyon last summer for a reported fee of £2.5million.

“I realized that I was not in Van Gaal’s plans immediately he arrived. As a player you can always feel when things are taking a turn for the worst,” the 25-year-old is quoted on the Metro as saying.

“I did not really enjoy playing under Van Gaal. I like to enjoy myself on the field but that was not happening.”

Rafael’s departure irked a section of United fans, marking an end to his seven-year-stay at Old Trafford.

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