The Defeat Against Swansea Is Disappointing And Frustrating

Manchester united coach has reflected on the defeat to Swansea City which he said “It is a feeling of frustration, but more disappointment.

He further stated that he won’t panic into the transfer market to buy strikers.

“For 85 minutes we were the dominant side. However, we have lost the game in five minutes. And we lost because they changed the shape.

“Both teams did everything to win, but in five minutes, they changed shape and scored twice. It’s a big lesson to us because we have to adapt far more quickly than we did. They changed and we didn’t see it.”

Van Gaal was in no mood to point the finger of blame at individuals and dismissed suggestions Romero had been partly at fault for both goals.

“In the end, the pressure for the last defender or the goalkeeper is always higher than it is further up the pitch,” he said. “But I don’t agree that the goalkeeper was not so good today.”

Juan Mata gave United the lead in the 48th minute at the Liberty Stadium on Sunday, but after Swansea manager Garry Monk had altered his midfield configuration to a diamond, the hosts struck twice in five minutes.

Andre Ayew equalised in the 61st minute with a smart downward header that beat Sergio Romero and then produced a fine pass for Bafetimbi Gomis to beat Romero at the near post for the winner.

Ashley Williams’s last-ditch tackle denied Wayne Rooney a late equaliser, ending United’s unbeaten record and leaving Van Gaal’s side with a return of just three goals from four league games.

Asked if he would look to bolster his squad with extra attacking power before Tuesday’s transfer deadline, Van Gaal replied: “You can never speak as a club like United that you are satisfied.

“(But) certainly we shall not sign at the end of the transfer period a player that we have not scouted before.

“We know in offence what is happening or not happening. It is not an issue. When it is like that we have to keep going and in January, the (transfer) window is open again.

“It is a process and I cannot change that process because you are dependable not only (on) the player you want, but also the club.”