'I'm in a lot of pains' - Van Gaal cries after bike crash

Current head coach of the Netherlands Louis Van Gaal, suffered a hip injury after falling off his bicycle on Sunday, however, he will be able to coach his team in Tuesday's 2022 World Cup qualifiers against Norway in Rotterdam.

Netherlands head coach Louis Van Gaal on a screen during the press conference of the Netherlands football team. Photo:  Broer van den Boom/BSR Agency/Getty Images

The 70-year old football manager was cycling near the team hotel when he fell and was taken to hospital for tests.

He used a golf cart to conduct Monday's training sessions for the Group G decider, where the Dutch need a draw to secure a spot at the World football tournament in Qatar next year.

Van Gaal was unable to make it to Monday's pre-match press conference in person, however, made an appearance via video link sitting in a wheelchair.

Head Coach Louis Van Gaal of the Netherlands arrives for a training sessions in a vehicle during a training session of the Netherlands football team. Photo: Broer van den Boom/BSR Agency/Getty Images

He told reporters: “Physically I’m not good, but the brain is still working. I’m in a lot of pain, that’s why I was in a buggy during training. I can still do everything and have done all the preparation that I normally would have.”

The incident was "definitely a shock", captain of the Netherlands team Virgil Van Dijk who was at the press conference said.

Netherlands captain Virgil Van Dijk (r) during the press conference of the Netherlands football team. Photo: Broer van den Boom/BSR Agency/Getty Images

Van Dijk said he is "happy" that head coach Van Gaal's present condition hasn't negatively affected the team much.

“We are happy that he can lead us and it hasn’t impacted much in terms of the preparation. This morning he chaired an important meeting and still guides us. Van Gaal is still keen to make it to the World Cup,” the captain said.