Your support helps us to tell the story
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.
Your support makes all the difference.Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal says he is yet to decide who will skipper the club next season.
The Dutchman, speaking in his first press conference in charge of the club, told the media he needed "time to decide".
Robin van Persie skippered Van Gaal's Dutch side during the World Cup but the former Barcelona and Bayern Munich coach refused to name Van Persie as the manager for next season.
"All the players are potential candidates for the captaincy," said Van Gaal. "It's very important for me, so I will need time to decide."
Long-term captain Nemanja Vidic has left the club for Inter Milan, while Patrice Evra, the vice-captain last season, is heavily linked with a move away from Old Trafford. Rio Ferdinand is another who has captained the club in the past, but he too has left.
Wayne Rooney has also been mooted as a potential captain of the club but the first team squad is arguably lacking obvious leaders.
Van Gaal will be expected to lead the club back into the Champions League but he said he is targetting a title challenge in his first season in England.
"The challenge is always to come first. Not fourth," the 62-year-old said. "But that depends on things clicking between the players and manager."
Manchester United will head to the US for four pre-season matches against LA Galaxy, Roma, Inter Milan and Real Madrid.
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
Comments