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Louis van Gaal 'doesn't deserve' Manchester United exit - Danny Blind

Louis van Gaal did not deserve to leave Manchester United, according to Netherlands coach Danny Blind.

Van Gaal's departure from United was confirmed on Monday night, bringing to an end two years in charge at Old Trafford.

Sources have told ESPN FC that Jose Mourinho is set to replace the Dutchman, who guided the club to their first trophy in three years with FA Cup glory last Saturday.

Blind, who worked under Van Gaal with Netherlands at the 2014 World Cup, has been left unhappy by the manner of his friend's exit.

"I'm closer to the situation than many other people," Blind said in the Daily Mirror. "And I can tell you that his departure came as a surprise. I feel for him. He doesn't deserve this.

"I've worked with him for so many years. I played under him for years at Ajax, I was his captain, I was his assistant at the last World Cup. He's a great coach.

"We all know that, as a manager, you will face the sack at some stage in your career. It happens to every manager.

"In this case I find it very disappointing. I know in which way this sacking was done and it's not the way it should go."

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