Earlier this week, reports emerged that some Manchester United players had voiced their concerns about Louis van Gaal's methods to the manager.

The inference was that there was some disquiet about his playing style in the United dressing room.

In his press conference today ahead of tomorrow's Liverpool clash, Van Gaal admitted that two players had approached him: "Rooney and Carrick, the captains, came to me and said, “the dressing room is flat". we want to say that to you to help you."

The Dutchman insisted that he has a good relationship with his players and suggested that being approached by them with concerns was a good sign.

"In my career as a manager I didn’t have so many players who are coming to say something about the atmosphere in the dressing-room, about the way we train or something like that. It’s very possible that players are coming to you, then you know they trust you."