Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal has come under further pressure after it emerged that senior players have complained about his methods. The Dutch manager has been criticised by fans and pundits alike for his side's rigid playing style and lack of attacking flair. And it appears that some of his players have lost patience too, with captain Wayne Rooney and vice-captain Michael Carrick confronting Van Gaal earlier this season. Sportsmail understands some squad members feel like 'robots' under the manager's famously methodical approach and as though they are wearing 'straitjackets' when they go onto the field of play. Stars are also struggling to adapt to the number of team meetings before and after games and the regimented structure Van Gaal has imposed on the club as a whole.Senior Manchester United players have complained about training methods and club's regimented structureCaptain Wayne Rooney and Michael Carrick approached Louis van Gaal early this season to complainPlayers say Van Gaal is too rigid and they are not enjoying their football'They feel like they are wearing straitjackets', source tells SportsmailDutch manager has not changed his ways despite pressurePlayers were not given a day off for three weeks early this seasonAtmosphere at the club has changed, players no longer eating with staffUnited host Liverpool on Saturday in the Premier LeagueRead: De Gea's agent arrives at Carrington for Manchester United talks
_ will now return to training ahead of United's game against Liverpool on Saturday, but it remains to be seen whether Van Gaal will select the keeper, who he accused of not wanting to play on the opening day of the season.