Louis van Gaal is urging his Manchester United
players to quicken the pace of their play,
starting with the Barclays Premier League
clash against QPR.
The Reds are still in search of a first
competitive victory under van Gaal following
two draws and two defeats in the opening four
league and cup games this season, and the
manager says that key to that is increasing the
speed in United's passing and the quality of
possession, which he has been working hard to
improve.
"I think we have to pass much more quickly,"
he told reporters. "We've lost the ball too
much, too early as well. Maybe the reason is
because I am demanding much quicker play so
the pressure is higher for the players and then
they lose the ball. It's a vicious circle."
Asked if the signing of players such as Angel
Di Maria will help enhance the quickness of
movement and passing, he added: "Yes, but not
only Di Maria can speed the game up – when
you look at the players we have bought, they
have that as well. But they have to show it now.
I hope they will do that."
The summer transfer window was certainly a
busy one for van Gaal and United and, while
the Reds boss is delighted with the additions
made to the squad, he admits the defence is
still an area he would like to strengthen.
"It's obvious, the defensive part," he said,
when asked which part of the team still needs
addressing. "We have more balance but it's not
balanced enough I don't think."
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