Van Gaal: "I am a fan of Sadio Mané. When I was manager at Manchester United I tried to get him. I think it's a big miss for Senegal, but we are missing the player with most assists and most goals too."
• In 2014 you allowed the players wives in the hotel to release some tension on the matchday, will you do this again? Van Gaal: "They haven't arrived yet. My wife Truusje is here, but I don't really need her."