Louis van Gaal acknowledged Manchester United fans' disapproval of his decision to replace Anthony Martial with Marouane Fellaini during the victory over CSKA Moscow, but believes the substitution was vindicated by the rend esult.
With United facing a run of four games without scoring a goal heading into the closing stages at Old Trafford, Van Gaal brought on Fellaini in place of top scorer Martial - a substitution which was booed by home fans.
But Wayne Rooney ended his side's goal drought in the 79th minute, leaving the Dutchman to defend the decision. Continue
"Of course I heard that, I'm not deaf," Van Gaal told reporters. "That's the opinion of the fans. But afterwards they shall not be disappointed with the decision."
Van Gaal was also pleased to see Rooney, playing as a central striker, defy his critics to score his 237th United goal, moving level with club legend Denis Law in the process.
He said: "I back all of my players, not only Wayne Rooney. Ok, Wayne Rooney is always the centre of attention and I always have to answer questions about him. But Wayne is Wayne and he will always contribute in a game.
"I am very happy because I put him again in the striker's position and he scored. But the whole goal was good, the recovery of Marcos Rojo, the pass of [Michael] Carrick, the pass of Lingard and also the header from Rooney.
"I am happy with the victory and also that we are top of the group."
source: goal.com
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