Former Chelsea assistant manager Henk ten Cate has backed Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal to become a success at Old Trafford but insists his fellow countryman needs time . The Dutchman has been criticised throughout his first season in England for constantly tinkering with his side 's set up and for failing to get the best out of high-profile players such as Angel di Maria , Radamel Falcao and Robin van Persie . Manchester United , who crashed out of the FA Cup at home to Arsenal on Monday , face a tough battle to qualify for next season 's Champions League as just two points now separate the Red Devils in fourth from fifth-placed Liverpool . Henk ten Cate believes Louis van Gaal is the man to help Manchester United get back to their glory days . Former Chelsea assistant manager Ten Cate ( right ) , pictured with Avram Grant , heaped praise on Van Gaal . United are currently fourth in the Premier League . Ten Cate concedes Van Gaal 's side have been below-par but is confident Van Gaal will be able to turn the club 's fortunes around . ' I know him well and he is the kind of guy who does n't just go for results , he wants his teams to play good football . He has proved that in the past , ' Ten Cate told talkSPORT . 'Right now at Manchester United it is not that good . The way they are playing is absolutely not good . But it is not the style of Van Gaal . 'You have to give him time because , for me , he is one of the best coaches there is . I worked closely with him for one year when I was going through the stages to get my coaching licence . I saw what he was doing and the only thing he has to do is get used to the way of playing in England . 'If the owners of the club gave him that much confidence and that much money to spend , it is not a good thing to say goodbye after one season because it is starting to become his team . 'He needs a little more time but I am almost positive that he is going to surprise Britain with his [ style of ] football . ' Van Gaal has spent more than £150million since replacing David Moyes as Manchester United 's manager .
Louis van Gaal has been criticised for his negative style of play . Henk ten Cate believes Van Gaal needs time to get used to English football . Manchester United are currently fourth in Man United news . READ : Radamel Falcao accepts he joined the wrong club . CLICK HERE for all the latest the Premier League .