I'm not deaf - Van Gaal
Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal acknowledged fans' unhappiness over his tactics, but insisted they would not be upset after Tuesday's Champions League win over CSKA Moscow.
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The Dutchman's decision to replace Anthony Martial with Marouane Fellaini at 0-0 drew jeers at Old Trafford.
Wayne Rooney later scored the only goal of the game in the 79th minute.
"I'm not deaf. That's the opinion of the fans but afterwards they shall not be disappointed," said Van Gaal.
Rooney's goal - his 237th for United, moving him joint-second in the club's all-time goalscorers' list, alongside Denis Law - was the team's first in 404 minutes, a run including goalless draws against Manchester City, Middlesbrough and Crystal Palace.
United legend Paul Scholes has blamed the team's lack of creativity on Van Gaal's tactics, while the 64-year-old's tendency to deploy Martial - who has scored one goal in his past nine games - on the left and persist with England captain Rooney as his main striker has drawn criticism.
France international Martial played up front alongside Rooney against CSKA but his substitution in the 66th minute drew an angry response from the crowd, who chanted the teenager's name and demanded more attacking intent from their side.
"I'm very happy because I put Rooney again in the striker's position and he scored," said Van Gaal.
