Southampton boss Ronald Koeman has blasted Manchester United over their handling of Louis van Gaal's sacking.

Koeman feels that the Old Trafford club should have kept LVG informed about their plan to replace him with Jose Mourinho.

He said: “I have watched the process around Louis and Jose Mourinho from a distance.

“For months we were all reading that Mourinho was busy with Manchester United.

“If Louis was not told about getting the sack until after the FA Cup Final, then Manchester United as a club don't deserve a medal for the way they treated him.

“If you know a little bit about the business at the highest level in football, then you know that these kind of deals are not done over night.

“But Louis has been put under tremendous pressure for months. This is why I admire the way he kept his dignity.

“Of course, he had a number of run-ins with the media and there were moments when I thought 'Louis, you could have dealt with that in another way.' But Louis is Louis.

“But looking at the incredible pressure all around him, I think he did a great job winning a big trophy like the FA Cup."