Juan Mata has revealed Manchester United’s stars are still getting to grips with Louis van Gaal’s style of football.
Spanish playmaker Mata insisted that his team-mates are fully behind the manager as the club remain locked in a struggle for a Champions League place.
Some United fans are unconvinced by Van Gaal’s tactics and during their last Premier League match chanted ‘4-4-2’ after the Dutchman had again opted for his favoured 3-5-2.
He switched to the more traditional format after the break and watched his side win 2-0 at Loftus Road.
But on Friday night in the FA Cup, in a 4-4-2 from the start, United could not find a way past League Two Cambridge and will now face a replay at Old Trafford after a disappointing 0-0 draw at the Abbey Stadium.
Speaking to the club’s website, Mata, who was rested for the FA Cup clash, is confident Van Gaal will get things right.
‘I think we are all learning from the manager,’ he said. ‘He is a great character and a great coach. The way he wants to play football is the right way, which is an attacking way.
Looking back over his 12 months, Mata was asked for his favourite match and goal.
‘I always remember my first game against Cardiff,’ he said. ‘We’ve had some good games, such as Newcastle away (last season) and Liverpool at home this season. There have been some good games personally and for the team.
‘I liked the two free-kicks I scored at Newcastle and Southampton last season. They were good goals.’
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