"Manchester United" coach Louis van Gaal stated that in his team, the forwards do not have to perform a direct function - scoring goals.
Since the beginning of the year, the duo of Robin van Persie and Radamel Falcao have scored only 2 goals together and there have been rumors that the symbol of "Man Utd", Wayne Rooney, should be returned to the attack.
"I am an unusual coach, I don't care who scores goals," said the Dutchman.
"I said the same thing at the beginning of the season when you criticized my defenders. No, it's not the defenders' fault, it's the team's fault.
Defense starts with the forwards, and attack starts with the defenders. Now I am very happy, because Chris Smalling scored two goals against "Burnley"," van Gaal said.
The Dutchman also expressed joy over a survey where the majority of "Man Utd" fans expressed their support for the coach.
"Over 80 percent? That's unbelievable, considering the press criticism. Thank you."
