The Red Devils are heavily reliant on Michael Carrick in that area of the field, and since his season-ending injury, United are without a replacement.
And Van Gaal is well aware of the importance of filling that void to free-up the likes of Wayne Rooney and Ander Herrera to play in more advanced roles.
He said: "No.6 is a key player, yes. I have more key roles - the No.6 is just one of those key roles.
You have seen this season, for example, because Michael Carrick is injured and I don't have another, I have to play with Ander Herrera there.
"He did it very well, but it is not his speciality.
"I have played Wayne Rooney there also, but it is not his favoured position. I had to do this because I don't have another right-footed holding midfielder like Carrick.
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