article_snippet: At times United's players seem to be inhibited by Louis van Gaal.
article_snippet: Some at United believe Louis van Gaal has been in danger of losing credibility among United's players at times when Louis van Gaal spoke about Louis van Gaal 'philosophy', given the amount of times
article_snippet: In addition, United's players have seemed 'strangled' by Louis van Gaal at times, said one United source.
article_snippet: Louis van Gaal sheer intensity seems to overwhelm United's players.
article_snippet: At Bayern Munich United's players would relate to that.
article_snippet: United's players remember Louis van Gaal there as coach brought back discipline to the squad and who introduced fresh intensity and a crisper, sharper passing game, a tactical prerequisite for a modern elite Champions League club.
article_snippet: United's players Bayern Munich found United's players standards had to rise considerably to meet Louis van Gaal expectations of passing accuracy and the foundations Louis van Gaal laid have helped build the success of the club since Louis van Gaal left.
article_snippet: United's players Bayern Munich felt United's players had to raise their standards considerably while Louis van Gaal was at the helm .
article_snippet: But Louis van Gaal discipline eventually was perceived as eccentric and bizarre, according to some at Bayern Munich.
article_snippet: The self-confidence, which helped underpin the team as United's players won the German League and Cup double in the first season and reached the Champions League final, became a liability as Louis van Gaal sought to control more and more areas of the club.