Louis van Gaal is expected to assume the managerial
reins at Old Trafford after this summer's World Cup but the Dane
believes his team-mate has all the necessary qualities
Manchester United have unearthed a new
Pep Guardiola in the shape of interim boss
Ryan Giggs, according to goalkeeper
Anders Lindegaard.
Giggs,
handed the managerial reins for United's final four matches of the
season in the wake of the sacking of David Moyes, presided over a
comfortable 4-0 victory against Norwich City at Old Trafford on
Saturday.
It is understood that Netherlands boss Louis van Gaal
has already agreed a deal to become United's next permanent manager after this summer's World Cup in Brazil.
But
Lindegaard has been blown away by the impact Giggs has made in his new
role, and believes he has the potential to scale the same heights as the
Bayern Munich boss.
"His last speech before the team went on the
pitch before the match against Norwich was spine-tingling in a way that
I have only experienced from Sir Alex," the Dane wrote in his column
for
betfair.com.dk.
"Some might question whether it can work to go from being a team-mate to the manager from one day to the next.
"Normally, I have my reservations, but in Giggs' case, it is another matter.
"It probably sounds rather naive and impetuous, and I understand
people's scepticism about any conclusion drawn from the results of four
workouts, a game and a day off, but to me we are dealing with a new
Guardiola.
"The question is whether he is already ready to meet the enormous potential he possesses.
"Fortunately, it's not my decision to make, but whatever the club
decides, I'm sure that everyone on and around the team will respect it."