Manchester United midfielder Juan Mata hopes to make a good first impression on new manager Louis van Gaal.
Mata will come face-to-face with the Holland manager, who will leave his post to join United after the tournament, in Spain's World Cup opening game against the Dutch on June 13.
"I've never met him but from everyone that speaks to me about him, everything is good," Mata told the Daily Mail. "He's a very experienced manager. He likes to play in an offensive way, so hopefully he can bring success and trophies to the club and to the players."
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