Speculation about Louis Van Gaal being replaced by Jose Mourinho as Manchester United manager is disrespectful, according to Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger.
United’s home defeat by Norwich City last weekend, after which the Dutchman said he was “worried” about his position, was their third defeat in a row and they are without a win in six matches in all competitions.
Mourinho’s sacking by Chelsea last week has increased speculation that van Gaal could be replaced by the Portuguese three times Premier League title winner.
“I do not want to get into a world of speculation, I personally have huge respect for Louis van Gaal,” Wenger said on Wednesday.
“What is going on there at the moment is disrespectful. This guy has worked for 30 years in football and delivered an unbelievable quality of work.
“Of course he deserves more time.”
Wenger however added that Pep Guardiola’s open declaration that he would leave Bayern Munich at the end of the season further worsen the situation.
“He is a top quality manager, not so much for what he has won already because Bayern won before he was there and (his former club) Barcelona are winning now, but because of his positive attitude towards the game and that he wants his teams to play in a positive manner, that I respect,” he said.
“Personally I don’t like that a manager comes out so early on their plans because it’s not good for their own teams and increases speculations about the managers who are going through a difficult patch.”
United and Arsenal face Stoke City and Southampton respectively on Boxing Day.
