Manchester United manager believes that Manchester United fans are under the influence of the media, especially former United midfielder Paul Scholes, whenever the Old Trafford fans shout "attack, attack".
Former player, Scholes have been openly critical of Van Gaal's possession play, and believes the team has lost it's attacking prowess.
This has been coincidentally followed by the shouts of "attack, attack" whenever United seems to be moving the ball too much around. This notably happened in the match against CSKA Moscow and the Premier League Victory over West Brom.
“I was pleased how they reacted against CSKA Moscow because you have to accept that fans have their own opinion but I think they were very influenced by Paul Scholes and all the criticism and what the media has written about that and then you to have to analyse the game also against CSKA Moscow.” Van Gaal said.
“And when you are yelling ‘attack, attack, attack’ when you are 85 minutes attack, then you have to think by yourself as a fan: ‘Hey, is it all right to yell?’. They want to let them know that we have to score. Of course my mother knows that and my grandmother knows that.” He added.
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