Ryan Giggs has hit back at Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers after he claimed Louis van Gaal would struggle in the Premier League.
Rodgers was unable to beat Man United in the International Champions Cup final earlier this week and hit out at new United boss Van Gaal, telling him to expect a tough start to life in the Premier League.
But, Giggs, who is now assistant manager to the Dutch coach, believes that Rodgers’ comments are false and that the former Barcelona coach will adapt well to English football.
“He’s not going to be overwhelmed,” the former Wales international, who hung up his boots at the end of last season, is quoted as saying by the Manchester Evening News.
“Even the manager has realised how big this club is in the short space of time he has been here. The crowds for friendlies are ‘unbelievable’ in his words.
“He’s managed at the top level for a long, long time and won’t be intimidated or afraid of managing Manchester United.”
Giggs claims that the players at the club have immediately responded well to Van Gaal.
“I think he’s a great character. He is, first and foremost, a leader and demands respect, demands discipline and a real sort of detailed structure,” Giggs continued.
“But, within that structure, there is obviously freedom to move. It’s been great. The players have really enjoyed it so far and I certainly have.
“Everything is structured and really detailed. I think the lads have all enjoyed all the things that have come that are a little bit different. Right down to meeting for breakfast, and for lunch, and even the team meetings that we have. Plus the training.”