But despite the fact that admitting he become "in lots of ache", each the bullish Dutch teach and group captain Virgil van Dijk insisted that van Gaal's injury would now not have an effect on Tuesday night's crucial Wold Cup qualifier game in opposition to Norway.
Van Gaal, 70, turned into biking to his resort after a training consultation Sunday while the coincidence befell.
"Van Gaal changed into parking his bicycle at the motel when he slipped and landed on his hip," Van Dijk told an internet press convention.
"He went to the health center to have a check-up. We're very satisfied that he is nevertheless with us and that he can lead us on Tuesday evening," Van Dijk stated.
Speaking from his resort room, Van Gaal instructed reporters he changed into "in loads of ache, that's why I'm here in a wheelchair and that's why I went to education in a buggy."
Pictures confirmed Van Gaal, every so often nicknamed the "Iron Tulip" for his no-nonsense method to training, arriving at Monday's schooling session in a golf cart.
"I can nonetheless do the entirety. My mind is operating and I actually have numerous resources at my disposal," said Van Gaal.
Van Gaal's harm is the present day blow inside the Netherlands' quest to get to Qatar.
The crew captained by way of Liverpool significant defender Virgil van Dijk squandered a 2-0 lead on Saturday towards Montenegro after the hosts equalised with dreams inside the closing 10 minutes of the sport, robbing the Dutch of a assured price tag to Qatar.
"We need to assume greater about our sport and how to play smart," mainly while ahead, Van Dijk stated in the aftermath of the draw.
