Louis van Gaal told his players at half-time to "ignore the
fans" in the 1-0 Champions League victory over CSKA
Moscow at Old Trafford.
United supporters vocalised their frustration towards the
Dutch boss throughout the European tie, chanting "attack,
attack, attack" at Van Gaal, with his preferred possession-
based style wearing thin with fans accustomed to a more
direct approach.
The home side had failed to score in 404 minutes before
Wayne Rooney's headed winner with 11 minutes remaining,
and Lingard – who supplied the assist – admitted he was
trying to excite the fans.
"I was trying to be as direct as I could and get the crowd on
their feet," the 22-year-old attacker said.
"Obviously I had to be direct at the right time, so we had to
be patient sometimes. I'm glad the goal came."
When asked what advice Van Gaal had given the players
during the interval, Lingard said: "Just to keep going and
perform the same as the first half. Be patient, ignore the
fans and keep playing your own game."
United moved to the top of Group B with their victory and
hold a one-point lead over PSV and Wolfsburg.
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