As he marches death row, Louis van Gaal spoke to the media after his side’s 2-1 home defeat to Norwich.

Successive shock defeats to promoted sides Norwich City and Bournemouth, predicated by a Champions League exit, sees Louis van Gaal potentially facing the axe as Manchester United boss.

If he thought that he would get some breathing space in the post-match interview after today’s game with Norwich, LVG was in for a rude awakening.

Asked if he feared that the United top brass would no longer tolerate the woeful results, the Dutchman said:

“Yes of course I am worried about that because I know that belief in a manager is very important, and when you lose the games you play then the belief in a manager shall decrease. That is happening now. I cannot close my eyes to that. [Do you have the backing of the board?] “I think so but you never know in this world.”

Louis van Gaal still believes in himself though, adding when asked: “Yes, I think so.”

“I don’t think a change of management shall bring direct success – but that is what I believe. Maybe that is not so interesting.”

Despite the show of defiance, a defeatist attitude permeated his interview.

“I am always evaluating myself because I think that is an aspect of the philosophy I have”, he continued.

“But the philosophy is also making an evolution – I am not the same coach I was 25 years ago. So, you are always evaluating and of course that philosophy is very important for me. Because of that I am – or maybe I have to say now, was – a very successful manager.”

Van Gaal says he wants to carry on but sounds like a man who knows it’s not his decision. Looked very down in his press conference. — Rob Dawson (@RobDawsonMEN) December 19, 2015

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