Di Maria won’t be instant saviour for Man United, warns Van Gaal
Posted Wednesday, August 27, 2014 by Talksport.co.uk
Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal has warned fans that British record signing Angel di Maria won’t be an instant saviour for the club.
The Red Devils announced the £60million arrival of the Real Madrid winger on Tuesday, just hours before the side suffered an embarrassing Capital One Cup exit to League One outfit MK Dons.
Van Gaal is still searching for his first competitive win as United boss, having lost and drawn his first two Premier League games in charge, and his youthful side were torn apart at Stadium MK with the hosts securing a shock 4-0 victory.
There is no doubt Champions League-winning Di Maria will give the out-of-form Red Devils a huge boost, but the Dutch coach doesn’t expect an immediate change in fortunes.
"He shall contribute very much in our way of playing. He is also a creative player," said the Old Trafford chief.
"I can change the system with Di Maria as he can also play the wing and play in midfield.
"He can contribute and that's very important but we don't have to expect that tomorrow, the world has changed.
"He has to adapt to the culture of England, to the culture of the Premier League and to the philosophy of Manchester United.
After a promising pre-season, the wheels appear to be coming off United's campaign already, but Van Gaal has urged fans to be patient with his team.
He added: "They have to believe in our philosophy.
"We are building up a team and you cannot make [it] in one month, not in one year.
"Of course it's very disappointing but I hope they shall maintain their confidence in the club and in our philosophy because that philosophy takes time."
Van Gaal was disappointed to see his side concede goals due to individual mistakes - Jonny Evans with a glaring howler for the opener - but he was quick to defend his decision to field a largely inexperienced side, having named ten changes from the team that drew 1-1 with Sunderland.
"You have to analyse the problem and then you have to take your matches and I have done that and I think the changes were good," he said
"But it's also risky to change and to play one against one and therefore Milton Keynes could score.
"You don't have to forget that we have nine injuries and we have a very young team. I have seen them trying to do their utmost best.
"So more, you cannot expect of players. We were also unlucky because they scored out of our errors at once and then you are always behind."
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