article_snippet: arch-rivals Liverpool has emerged as a key figure under Louis van Gaal despite missing the first two-and-half months of the season with an ankle injury sustained in the Dutchman’s first training session last summer.
article_snippet: Speaking at Louis van Gaal weekly press conference ahead of
article_snippet: Sunday’s trip to Anfield, Louis van Gaal said: ‘Louis van Gaal is important.
article_snippet: Louis van Gaal can read the game as a player on the pitch so Louis van Gaal can coach during the game
article_snippet: but Louis van Gaal can improve that
article_snippet: And Louis van Gaal is also a midfielder who can play the ball forwards and that I like because our aim is always passing the ball more forwards than sideways or backwards.