LVG Sees Blind As Midfielder

Louis van Gaal says Manchester United fans
can expect to see Daley Blind in midfield in the
coming season, but says the Dutchman’s
versatility makes him a valuable asset to the
squad.

The Reds boss managed the former Ajax
player during his time in charge of the
Netherlands, including this summer when the
24-year-old impressed at the 2014 World Cup.

Van Gaal is clearly delighted to have the
£14million deadline-day signing on board and
is looking to utilise his defensive midfield
qualities in particular.

“He is a player who can see situations in
advance," said the boss, when asked about
Blind's best assets in an
exclusive MUTV interview.

"He can [therefore] always pass to the free
player, and when he doesn't have the ball, he
knows when he has to press the opponent.
That's a very good ability to have.

“I like him as a defensive midfielder, but he can
also play in central defence or at left full-back.

“He can run for 90 minutes too and is always
fit. That’s another very good quality for a
player.”

Blind's fellow deadline-day signing Radamel
Falcao is another player that van Gaal is
excited about and one whose progress he has
followed for many years.