With English Premier League giants Manchester United gearing up to host bitter rivals Liverpool on Saturday, boss Louis van Gaal has spoken up about claims he has been labeled a dictator at Old Trafford.
According to some reports, the Red Devils dress room hold dissent towards the managers and his methods, but the Dutch tactician insists that communication problems between him and the players are non-existent.
"Believe me, it is like that. I am not a dictator, I am a communicator," said the former Netherlands boss.
"All the players are communicating with me. They are coming to my office."
According to the 64-year-old boss, players constantly approach the manager, not only Rooney and Carrick, two names who Van Gaal confirmed raised "alarming" issues over the team morale.
Nonetheless, Van Gaal remains adamant that he listens to his squad and adapts, whilst claiming the team are pleased with his work with the 20-time champions so far.
"It’s a positive thing that the players are coming to me and not only Carrick or Rooney, other players," Van Gaal added.
"It was Carrick and Rooney [who approached him] and that was alarming for me because they are the captains."
"I have changed the way that I [draw up] the game plan to them.
"Now I ask in advance and they can say what they want. Most of the strategy is always the same because they like the way we have done."
