However, according to a report in the Mail, Van Gaal was asked to outline his vision for the team but sources close to the talks said the Belgian officials found LVG’s philosophy to be “draining and exhausting”.

The story went on to say that the Belgian federation felt their squad of players would not respond to Van Gaal’s drawn out approach to analysis.

The Dutchman was known for his lengthy debriefs at Old Trafford the day after matches and the sessions became dreaded by the players with Wayne Rooney among other top-name players at United having a quiet word with the manager to tone down his critique.