Van Gaal's Views On Cup Exit

Louis van Gaal gave an exclusive interview to MUTV following Manchester United's Capital One Cup clash with Middlesbrough and shared these thoughts on the penalty shoot-out defeat...

UPSET NOT TO PROGRESS

We are very disappointed. We could have finished so many of our chances so easily, and we didn't do it, so it's very disappointing.

POOR FINISHING

We have to solve this problem. Against Manchester City, we had more chances than City and we have to finish one of those chances. We didn't create so much against City as we did today but we have to finish. A lot of players were in finishing circumstances and didn't do it. Not one player but more players so that's a little bit frustrating. But it's like that and we have to continue.

OUT OF LUCK, OUT OF THE CUP

Last year, we were out of this cup already, in the first match, 4-0 [lost to Milton Keynes Dons]. Now we are in the final 16 and we had to win. But, okay, we were not lucky. I have to say you have to force the luck. Against Manchester City, we were also not lucky but I cannot repeat that every week that we're not lucky. You have to force the luck.

POSITIVE PERFORMANCES

Of course, there were some players that have played a very good game. I have to admit that I'm very proud of that because it's not an easy game against Middlesbrough. So I'm pleased with some of the performances of my players but I am also disappointed with some of my players. That's the life of the manager.

ON TO SELHURST PARK

Crystal Palace have also lost and had a difficult time tonight [they were beaten 5-1 by Manchester City]. In sport, we know you can lose but you have to continue, we shall continue and we shall win.