Rooney reveals Van Gaal at Man United: No eating until 90 mins after training

Wayne Rooney has revealed former Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal previously asked him how he could get players back on his side at Old Trafford prior to his sacking but insisted he was 'sad' when the Dutchman departed.

Van Gaal succeeded David Moyes as United manager after the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil where he had taken Holland to the semi-finals and was tasked with leading the Red Devils back to the previous success they enjoyed under Sir Alex Ferguson.

The former Bayern Munich and Barcelona head coach was told his three-year contract would be terminated after just two-years as the club opted to bring in Jose Mourinho instead.

Van Gaal guided United to the FA Cup title in 2016 but frustrated supporters with his style of play that many fans criticised for being boring in comparison to the attacking freedom they had enjoyed over the years.

Rooney was made club captain upon Van Gaal's arrival and has given a detailed first-hand account of how the 72-year-old ran united during his managerial reign.

The club finished fourth and fifth in the Premier League during two seasons under Van Gaal as the English giants struggled to find consistency under his tenure.

The United legend revealed how Van Gaal set his team up to play, told players when they could eat after training and demanded one-on-one meetings with every first-team player on a regular basis.

Wayne Rooney was speaking on the Stick to Football podcast, brought to you by Sky Bet and said: 'Defensively, I thought Louis van Gaal had us set up brilliantly at Manchester United, and we were difficult to play against.

'In possession, I think that's where the players with more flair struggled as he wanted us to stay in our shape, which takes away the freedom of the