article_snippet.sent: However, United boss Louis van Gaal   is able to call upon the services of in-form midfielder Juan Mata who is returning to the home of United boss Louis van Gaal   former club for the first time on Saturday.
article_snippet.sent: Mata, who won three trophies in two-and-a-half successful seasons at the Bridge, posted a picture via United boss Louis van Gaal   Instagram account as the United players boarded the train on Friday afternoon.
article_snippet.sent: #CFC vs #MUFC' United's No 8 was all smiles as United boss Louis van Gaal   gears up for what promises to be emotional return to LondonLondon.
article_snippet.sent: And the latter was all smiles alongside Victor Valdes as Luke Shaw and Radamel Falcao travelled down to London on Friday.
article_snippet.sent: Mata (right) is closed down by Mata (right)