Former Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal was reportedly considering introducing virtual reality headsets into training, prior to his dismissal and replacement with Jose Mourinho.





As reported by ​MailOnline, the Dutchman was keen on utilising the technology, which allows players to view match scenarios and game analysis through their own eyes.

The technology - already being used at PSV Eindhoven this season - is capable of creating a picture via a tracking device, which would provide players with a 360-degree view of previous in-game situations.





Speaking to the ​MailOnline, Van Gaal's performance analyst Max Reckers discussed this possibility. "​ Louis is very open to new technology. He’s a very forward-thinking manager.





"The task for the club and coach is to facilitate that to an optimum level. My generation is the last generation with video.

Before being sacked as #MUFC boss, Louis Van Gaal reportedly considered using virtual reality technology in training https://t.co/t1wpvzJtel pic.twitter.com/IB2dMqTY5w — Bleacher Report UK (@br_uk) September 28, 2016

"Everyone younger knows iPads, virtual reality, FIFA... so we have to accept they don’t watch TV the way we did. I watched a game for 90 minutes; there’s not a single player who does that anymore. We have to adapt."





He went on to add: "The ones who are good FIFA players have a small advantage with the virtual reality. It’s not so much about them being old or young, but the type of personality I think. Some really like to observe themselves, others don't.





"I didn’t want to be the guy who puts in new technology without the right purpose. You have to change to the situation and your players. United have everything, specialists everywhere."



