Fluidity not formation likely to be Van Gaal's approach


(Reuters) - When Louis van Gaal took over as manager of Manchester United there was an intense focus on his promised new formation but the Premier League club’s rapid recruitment of big names means a dogmatic approach from the Dutchman is unlikely.

Van Gaal exceeded expectations at the World Cup, leading the Netherlands to the semi-finals with a system that featured three central defenders.

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