RIO FERDINAND insists that if Manchester United’s performance in their FA Cup semi-final win over Everton is anything to go by, the future is bright at Old Trafford.
And that means Louis van Gaal could still be the leading light despite all the fierce criticism aimed at his playing and management style this season.
Ferdinand says Van Gaal will put forward a great argument for keeping his job as United manager if he leads the club to FA Cup success and Champions League qualification.
The Dutchman has struggled big time to win over the Old Trafford faithful since replacing David Moyes in May 2014.
United have failed to mount a title challenge in his two years in charge and the style of football under the Dutchman has been the subject of widespread derision.
Jose Mourinho is being tipped to take over from Van Gaal at the end of the season, with some reports suggestion Paris St Germain boss Laurent Blanc has emerged a late runner for the job.
But former United and England defender Ferdinand was so impressed byUnited’s display against Everton as they booked their spot in the FA Cup final against Crystal Palace that he reckons Van Gaal could yet make a convincing case to be kept on.
He said: “If he wins the FA Cup and United finish in the Champions League [qualification places] he could sit there and say that is progression.
“Speaking to people at Manchester United in and around the ground and supporters around the country, they are not playing the type of football they are accustomed to seeing at Manchester United.
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