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Jose Mourinho is a very Special One, says Van Gaal

Coaches Jose Mourinho (L) and Louis van Gaal share a laugh before a friendly match between German first football division Bundesliga club FC Bayern Munich and Spanish team Real Madrid in Munich, southern Germany, August 13, 2010 (AFP Photo/Christof Stache)

Louis van Gaal says the visit of Jose Mourinho and his Chelsea side to Old Trafford on Sunday will be extra special for the Manchester United manager as he greets his "modest" former apprentice.

The pair have maintained a close relationship since former Barcelona boss Van Gaal gave the self-styled 'Special One' some early coaching opportunities as the Portuguese worked under him for three years at the Nou Camp.

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