Paul Ince believes the new United manager can cope with the expectations of United fans, as he has the right mentality and is the closest man to Sir Alex Ferguson, in a lot of ways.
United have endured a below par three seasons since the retirement of Fergie.
Van Gaal led United to the FA cup last month, but that wasn't enough to keep him at Old Trafford as his fifth place finish in the league meant United will miss out of Champions League football for the second time in three years.
Ince says United have lost some aura, when the presence of Fergie on the touchline send shivers down the spine of opponents.
"When you looked down our line up as we marched out and there were figures and characters like Cantona, Roy Keane, Bryan Robson and Peter Schmeichel - you had players who made up a man's team. A team of winners,'' Ince told Manchester Evening News.
"Then you had Fergie walking down the touchline as well. I think we beat a lot of teams before we even kicked off. There was a winning mentality and an aura that frightened opponents.
"That aura has gone in recent seasons. Teams could easily take three points at Old Trafford. Nobody was scared when United went to their grounds any more.
"There won't be another Sir Alex again but Jose Mourinho is the nearest you'll get. There is nobody better than him. He's what United have needed.
"You have to be a certain type to cope with being manager at Manchester United. You have to deal with the expectations and be strong. You have to know you are expected to win every match. Jose can live with that. He has the right mentality."
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