Marouane Fellaini SLAMS Old Trafford critics saying Man United play 'beautiful football'

MAROUANE FELLAINI has hit back at Manchester United's critics rejecting claims they play long ball football.

Midfielder Marouane Fellaini's career progression so far

While United have benefitted from Fallaini's height in recent weeks, the Belgium international is insistent that Louis van Gaal's side are not long ball merchants. 

"It is nonsense that our game system is based on me. Our system is based on many good players.

"We play a beautiful football. We play forward, scoring, putting on pressure. There are great players around."

Fallaini drew criticism for his performances under former United boss David Moyes when he first arrived in Manchester.

And while his position has changed working under Van Gaal, the 27-year-old is grateful to get regular playing time after a difficult start to life at Old Trafford. 

Marouane Fellaini has hit back at claims Manchester United are a long ball sideGETTY

Marouane Fellaini has hit back at claims Manchester United are a long ball side

We play a beautiful football. We play forward, scoring, putting on pressure. There are great players around

Marouane Fellaini

"It does not matter where," he said. "This season we have played many different tactics: 3-5-2, 5-3-2, 4-2-2-2, 4-3-3. 

"Of course, it would be easier to play in one position, but you have to always adjust to the coach. I play, that's the main thing.

"I can play in different positions. Number six, number eight or as a second striker. 

"At eight, I can go back and forth and arrive in the box. 

"Second striker I played at Everton. At United it's different because I play in a triangle in midfield. 

"It's simple: I adjust myself to the system of the coach."

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