Van Gaal shocked by Mourinho sacking

Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal admits he was shocked to learn that Jose Mourinho had been sacked as manager of Chelsea.

The former Inter boss left the Premier League champions by mutual consent on Thursday, with technical director Michael Emenalo citing "a palpable discord" between Mourinho and his players as one of the main reasons for his departure.

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