And van Gaal insisted he was not afraid to remove his star players for the benefit of the team .
The Manchester United manager was vindicated in his substitutions as he surprisingly replaced captain Robin van Persie whilst in need of a goal to bring on Huntelaar .
Van Gaal insisted he was not afraid to remove his star players for the benefit of the team .
The Manchester United manager was vindicated in his substitutions as he surprisingly replaced captain Robin van Persie whilst in need of a goal to bring on Huntelaar .