Koeman criticises Man United for their treatment of Van Gaal

Southampton manager Ronald Koeman has attacked Manchester United for their treatment of former head coach Louis van Gaal.

Van Gaal was relieved of his duties in the aftermath of United's 2-1 FA Cup final win over Crystal Palace on May 21, and was succeded by Jose Mourinho just days later.

Koeman believes the club lacked respect and class in the way they handled the situation, with the club clearly setting up the appointent of the Portuguese coach behind the Dutchman's back whilst he was still in charge. 

"I have watched the process around Louis and Jose Mourinho from a distance," Koeman told the Mirror. "For months we were all reading that Mourinho was busy with Manchester United.

"If Louis was not told about getting the sack until after the FA Cup final, then Manchester United as a club don't deserve a medal for the way they treated him.

"If you know a little bit about the business at the highest level in football, then you know that these kind of deals are not done overnight.

"But Louis has been put under tremendous pressure for months. This is why I admire the way he kept his dignity.

"Of course, he had a number of run-ins with the media and there were moments when I thought 'Louis, you could have dealt with that in another way.' But Louis is Louis.

"But looking at the incredible pressure all around him, I think he did a great job winning a big trophy like the FA Cup."