Jonathan de Guzman backs Louis van Gaal at Manchester United

Netherlands midfielder Jonathan de Guzman has backed Louis van Gaal to be a success at Manchester United next season.

The veteran coach took charge of the Dutch national team for the last time on Saturday night during their 3-0 win over Brazil in the third-place playoff at the World Cup.

"Working with him in the past year has been great," De Guzman told FIFA.com. "He's been a very good coach. He's been helping players out, especially me, and I think he will do very well."

Van Gaal will join up with the United squad next week before flying out to the USA on July 18 for the club's pre-season tour.