Anders Lindegaard feels former Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal was wrongly portrayed in the media.

Lindegaard says he enjoyed working for the Dutchman.

He told the London Evening Standard: "I liked Van Gaal as a human being. I had a great relationship with him and wish I still had contact with him.

"We had our differences and I haven't had a manager I had more discussions with than him. But for me he always listened and respected opinions. Even if he rarely changed his own opinions.

"Many people have said he loved being the centre of attention, but I don't think that's true. He was just flamboyant and at times a bit lost in translation.

"And when you're flamboyant, lost in translation and have one of the most powerful positions in the entertainment industry, you'll end up as centre of attention whether you want it or not.

"One can disagree with Van Gaal's methods. They were extreme for United from what we had been used to. But I always thought he was a good human being and I respect that. I think that's important."