EX- Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal has revealed he is battling prostate cancer.
The 70-year-old is currently the manager of his home nation of Holland and revealed live on TV on Sunday night that he faces a fight with the deadly disease.
Van Gaal made the shock announcement during the “Humberto” show on on Sunday evening.
On the pitch, Cristiano Ronaldo was absent from Manchester United’s 1-1 draw with Leicester City.
Manager Ralf Rangnick confirmed the Portugal star has “flu-like symptoms”.
United lost crucial points in their ambitions to reach the Champions League after the Foxes draw at Old Trafford.
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