Former Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal has told Dutch television he has been battling prostate cancer.
The broadcaster RTL said the 70-year-old, who is currently in his third spell managing Holland, talked about his condition on its show Humberto on Sunday evening as he discussed a documentary about his life.
Van Gaal said of his players: “They don’t know. They see a blush on my cheeks and think, ‘what a healthy (person) that is’. That is of course not the case.”
He added: “I’ve been through a lot with illnesses, including with my own wife. So that’s just part of life.
“(I) as a human being have probably become richer because of all those experiences. I thought that should also be in the film.”
United posted a message of support on their Twitter feed that said: “Everybody at Manchester United is fully behind our former manager, Louis van Gaal, in his battle against cancer. Sending you strength and courage, Louis.”
Dutch skipper Virgil Van Dijk is hoping Holland can make it “a World Cup to never forget” for his national team boss.
Asked if it summed up the person Van Gaal is that he kept his diagnosis away from his players, Van Dijk told a press conference: “Yes definitely.
“I was also in shock last night when I heard his interview. He’s getting his film out next week, so I was just wondering how he would promote it a little bit and speak about his life, and then obviously that was a big shock.
“I messaged him after the interview….
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