Former Liverpool Assistant Should Ask Louis van Gaal For Help Believes Ex-Star

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Alex Bierens de Haan/Getty Images Former Liverpool assistant John Heitinga has been advised to seek input from ex-Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal at Ajax, by former star Hans Kraay Jr. Kraay Jr. feels consulting Van Gaal would do nobody any harm, especially if the Dutch legend has made himself available to Heitinga.

The former defender feels that though Heitinga has not sought out Van Gaal yet, he should do so and pick the brains of the vastly experienced former Manchester United manager. Kraay Jr., speaking about Van Gaal, who has a role as an advisor at Ajax, said on ESPN.nl’s Voetbalpraat: “I understand he’s not consulted much.

Club Ajax Barcelona AZ Alkmaar Bayern Munich Manchester United Clubs managed by Louis van Gaal “I don’t think it would do you any harm.” Kraay Jr. feels that Van Gaal can not only help with the forward play, but also help with the defensive side of things and ultimately keep Heitinga in a job. Whether Heitinga will pick up the phone to Van Gaal in the coming weeks remains to be seen.