Former Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal has been diagnosed with prostate cancer.
A number of players who played under Van Gaal at United have showed their support for the Dutchman after he confirmed his ongoing battle with cancer on live television.
Van Gaal was in charge at Old Trafford for two years before being sent his marching orders after winning the FA Cup.
Following the sad news, in a show of support for the Netherlands boss, a number of current and former United players took to social media as seen below:
Earned my debut from LVG. Will forever be indebted. You can fight this. We are all behind you ♥️ https://t.co/ar2qc9JfFW
— Marcus Rashford MBE (@MarcusRashford) April 4, 2022
Emotional to hear the news. Wishing you a speedy and full recovery in your battle gaffer! Stay strong, we all know you’ll fight this with all your heart and courage! pic.twitter.com/zmPSqhPn7F
— Jesse Lingard (@JesseLingard) April 4, 2022
Sorry to hear the news on your health. Wishing you a speedy recovery. Stay strong Coach 🙏🏾🤘🏾❤️ pic.twitter.com/digficxU0R
— Ashley Young (@youngy18) April 4, 2022
Gutted to hear the sad news about Louis van Gaal. Sending best wishes and hope for a speedy recovery. Get well soon Boss ❤️ pic.twitter.com/IKG0f497uX
— Wayne Rooney (@WayneRooney) April 5, 2022
You got this, Louis! Stay strong 🧡💪 pic.twitter.com/j0wU9ZcrtJ
— Robin van Persie (@Persie_Official) April 4, 2022
— David de Gea (@D_DeGea) April 3, 2022
Gallant Van Gaal, you gonna pull through!