Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal has said he is grateful for Sir Alex Ferguson’s praise, but admits he will always be under pressure to match the legendary boss’ achievements at Old Trafford.
Van Gaal has been charged with the task of rebuilding United following the failed reign of David Moyes, who Ferguson chose to succeed him after 26 successful years at the helm.
Ferguson won 38 trophies during his hallowed tenure at the club, a tough act to follow for the experienced Dutchman, who has won leagues in Spain, Holland and Germany.
United's greatest ever manager lavished praise on Van Gaal this week, telling BT Sport: ''He's a great coach, he will do well... When he gets the best players back, you watch United go."
And while the former Holland boss appreciates the endorsement of the United great, he concedes such words put him under pressure to deliver.
"It's fantastic," Van Gaal said when asked about Ferguson's praise.
"When you come here, you hope - because I know Sir Alex - that he shall support you.
"And this week is not the first time he has showed a lot of confidence and belief in me, and that I need as trainer-coach.
"As manager of Manchester United you need belief and support of managers such as Sir Alex but also [directors] Bobby Charlton and David Gill.
"They have the belief and I'm happy with that, then you can work in an easier way.
"But it is also a pressure because he believes in you and it gives you that pressure that you have to get results. It is not so easy to win Premier League matches."
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