The Red Devils lost the opening game of their European
campaign to PSV Eindhoven and the Dutchman says that
his side must improve if they are to win the competition
Louis van Gaal says Manchester United must continue to
improve if they are to win the Premier League or
Champions League during his time at the club.
United moved top of the table with a 3-0 win over
Sunderland on Saturday but suffered a 2-1 defeat in
their group-stage opener to PSV upon their return to
Europe's top competition.
Van Gaal says reaching the Champions League final is a
realistic aim for the club but insists he wants his side to
improve in order to maximise their chances of winning
silverware.
"In the Champions League you need to win all your
home matches, otherwise it'll be very difficult. The
important thing is we win," he said of Wolfsburg's visit
to Old Trafford on Wednesday.
"We've improved that when you compare with the team
of last year. We still need time to improve. We have to
improve to win the Premier League or a tournament like
the Champions League. We're still improving and I see
that every week.
"Reaching the final is also an aim. Winning the final is
a little bit of luck, I think. It's not only quality, it's also
luck.
"Manchester United remembers that fantastically when
they won [the final in 1999]. I saw at that time the
people of Bayern [Munich] going downstairs and then
they scored in the last minute.
"You can say that's quality, but when you've seen the
match, you know it's not like that.
"Reaching the final is a fantastic result, but in the
media, it's nothing. Second is not the best, and that's
all that counts. But as a manager, when you reach the
final, you've done fantastically."
Van Gaal - who has ruled Michael Carrick out of the
Wolfsburg game due to injury - also praised the impact
of midfield duo Bastian Schweinsteiger and Morgan
Schneiderlin this season.
"You can see that already, he's accepted as a leading
player. That's why we have bought him from Bayern
Munich," he added of the Germany international.
"I believe in mixtures between youth and older players,
and he is an example for the young players. I'm very
happy with him.
"We have made progress in the maturity and the
balance of the team, that's also why Schweinsteiger is
here but also Schneiderlin gives more composure."
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