Throughout his first season at Manchester United, Louis van Gaal was told he needed a defensive screen in midfield.
The Dutchman went out and bought Morgan Schneiderlin. Then, when Bastian Schweinsteiger came on the market at a cheap price, he brought the German in too.
Schneiderlin started well and looked more than settled when he scored in the 3-0 win over Everton at Goodison Park, but has been criticised at times for a lack of attacking drive.
The former Southampton midfielder believes fans are entitled to voice their opinions about United.
“Every team we come up against is putting 10 people behind the ball and defending for their lives,” he told the club’s official website.
“Sometimes, it’s difficult to create and find space but, of course, we should create more chances and do more.”
Schneiderlin added, “I know there is criticism but we let people do their talking. Our job is to deliver by winning games. I’ve seen teams win the Premier League with good, solid defences and not conceding goals.
“Football is like that sometimes. But, of course, we need to work on our formation to try to score goals and win games.
