Louis van Gaal Reportedly Sent Expert Chef to Manchester United Players' Homes

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Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal is well-known for his meticulous approach, and it appears the Dutchman is leaving no stove unturned at Old Trafford.

According to The Sun (via the Mirror), Van Gaal has employed a top chef to inspect his players' fridges and give them advice on how to eat properly.

A source said to be working for United reportedly told The Sun:

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Some of our players—including first-team regulars Luke Shaw and Adnan Januzaj—are in their teens and some haven't learned how to cook. So we send over a chef to give their fridges the once-over. The chef explains what needs throwing out, what's healthy and what's not.

Then they re-stock the fridge and work on some healthy recipies. Most have £30,000 designer kitchens which wouldn't be out of place in Michelin-starred restaurants but some can barely use the microwave let alone the oven.

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The report will come as no surprise to those who have followed Van Gaal's career. The Dutchman is a stickler for the small details and spoke out on Luke Shaw's fitness early in his United reign, as per the Daily Mail.