Gerard Pique has revealed how new Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal once told him he was not 'tough enough to be a centre-back'. The Spanish star was coming through the ranks when the then Barcelona boss shoved him to the floor during a chance meeting at the teenager's grandfather's house. All smiles: Gerard Pique recalls the time he was told he wasn't tough enough by Louis van Gaal No nonsense: Van Gaal gave Pique added motivation to make it to the top However, Pique proved the Dutch coach wrong and went on to have a successful career in the heart of defence at Old Trafford and the Nou Camp.
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Manchester United boss gave Barcelona star some tough love
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Van Gaal pushed a young Pique over at his grandfather's house
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Spaniard had the last laugh after going on to have successful career
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Pique backs Van Gaal to be a success at Old Trafford
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