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Manchester United forward Angel di Maria believes the playing style introduced by manager Louis van Gaal can help the club achieve their targets this season.
The minimum United supporters expect from this campaign is for the club to secure a return to the Champions League.
The Red Devils are currently fourth in the Premier League table — the last Champions League qualifying spot on offer to English clubs — ahead of their clash away to relegation candidates Queens Park Rangers at Loftus Road on Saturday.
However, van Gaal has received some criticism in recent weeks for a more direct style with long balls, although Di Maria claims the players have complete faith in the Dutchman’s approach.
United come into the QPR clash after going down 1-0 to Southampton last weekend.
“We’re focusing on growing as a team,” said the Argentina international.
“From the start of the season to now you can see that we’ve grown. We weren’t so great at the beginning but we’ve started getting a few victories under our belt.
“We’re working hard and getting as many points as we can. We all know the Premier League is difficult but all we’re focusing on now is meeting our objectives and our targets for the season.”
Di Maria has only recently returned from a spell on the sidelines with a pelvic injury and said he was desperate to make up for lost time.
“I needed to make sure that I could help the team and that’s what I did. It’s important for me and important for the team to be really doing my best and showing what I am capable of,” he said.
Van Gaal is set to give a fitness test to Netherlands striker Robin van Persie, who is struggling with an ankle problem.
Colombia forward Radamel Falcao is set to return to the squad after he was left out of United’s matchday party for their surprise 1-0 loss to Southampton last time out.
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