Man Utd news LIVE: Rooney backs Pogba to LEAVE, Van Gaal reveals he’s battling cancer, Ronaldo latest – transfer update

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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