The 29-year-old has failed to score in United’s first two Premier League fixtures of the season and looked off the pace in Friday’s 1-0 victory over Aston Villa.
"All the media has written for one year that I have to put him in the striker’s position, so it’s amazing that after two games you’re doubting your own opinions, I cannot understand that,” Van Gaal told reporters.
“I have always confidence in my players."
Adnan Januzaj scored the winner at Villa Park in his first appearance of the new campaign and Van Gaal has urged the 20-year-old, who started only seven Premier League games last season, to show consistency this term.
“He has to compete with 24 players last year, and he is 20 years old,” said the United boss.
“The characteristics of a young player is that he’s not consistent and he has to show that this season.
“It’s possible, but at a club like United, you never have a guarantee of a position in the top 11. Every player here knows that, and because of that we have a very good team spirit."
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