Manchester City defender Martin Demichelis has confirmed a rumour that Netherlands boss Louis van Gaal, who had been in charge of Bayern Munich a couple of years ago, did drop his trousers during a dressing room row.
Demichelis, who played for Bayern under Van Gaal's supervision, said that he can confirm that the rumour, about the Dutchman dropping his trousers and telling the players that they need some 'balls like these' in order to motivate them, is true, Metro.co.uk reported.
However, the former Bayern player said that he does not want to be the one telling the tales, adding that the incident belongs in Bayern's dressing room and that is where it should stay.
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