Man United cancel training as pressure builds on Louis van Gaal after Southampton defeat

United lost to Southampton on Saturday with Charlie

Austin's 87th minute debut goal.

Van Gaal has travelled home to Holland in the wake of

the defeat for his daughter's birthday.

The Daily Mail claim that Van Gaal told players and

staff not to report to Carrington on Sunday for post-

game drills - and that Monday's training day was also

postponed.

“I’m very disappointed I cannot reach the expectations

of the fans. They have, or they had, great expectations

of me, and I cannot fulfil them, so I am very

frustrated,” said Van Gaal following the match.

The pressure on Van Gaal has been increased by

former chief executive David Gill's comments

yesterday.

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