Players 'feel loyal' to Louis

Carrick and his teammates still have faith in van Gaal

Manchester United vice-captain Michael Carrick said on Sunday that beleaguered boss Louis van Gaal still commands the loyalty of the players and it is disrespectful to suggest otherwise.

Van Gaal is expected to be fired if United loses to Chelsea at Old Trafford on Monday after a depressing run for the English giant which has seen it exit the Champions League and slip to sixth in the standings.