Larger than life: Van Gaal is eager to take the Oranje to the WC despite prostate cancer
Reading Time: 2min | Mon. 04.04.22. | 10:31
The Netherlands tactician reveals he was diagnosed with a vicious disease
Netherlands head coach and former Manchester United boss, Louis van Gaal, has revealed he's being treated for prostate cancer.
On Sunday evening, the 70-year-old admitted that on a television show in the Netherlands called Humberto while promoting a new documentary about his life.
Louis van Gaal has just shared on Dutch television that he is suffering from cancer. pic.twitter.com/QshNgP7UWr
— 𝐀𝐅𝐂 𝐀𝐉𝐀𝐗 💎 (@TheEuropeanLad) April 3, 2022
Van Gaal said of his players:
"They don't know. They see a blush on my cheeks and think, 'what a healthy (person) that is'. That is, of course, not the case.
"I had to go to the hospital at night without the players finding out. They thought I was healthy, but I wasn't. I didn't want to say that to my players because it could affect their performances," said van Gaal.
Everybody at Manchester United is fully behind our former manager, Louis van Gaal, in his battle against cancer.
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) April 3, 2022
Sending you strength and courage, Louis ❤️ pic.twitter.com/axcB7mV5To
He added: "I've been through a lot with illnesses, including with my own wife. So that's just part of life.
"(I) as a human being have probably become richer because of all those experiences."
Van Gaal took charge as Netherlands boss for a third time in August 2021, having led them to a third-place finish at the 2014 World Cup.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to former Barça manager Louis van Gaal, who has been diagnosed with prostate cancer. Stay strong, Louis, and get well soon. 🙏 pic.twitter.com/uE5SzstOHR
— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) April 3, 2022
He replaced Frank de Boer after a disappointing Euro 2020 campaign where the Dutch exited in the last-16, and now he is due to lead his country at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar later this year.
