Man Utd's Angel Di Maria backs Louis van Gaal's playing style

Angel Di Maria returned to action from hamstring and pelvic injuries against Southampton

Manchester United midfielder Angel Di Maria has given his full support to the new style of play boss Louis van Gaal has introduced.

Speaking to MUTV, the 26-year-old £59.7m club-record signing says the current squad is "beginning something new" under the Dutchman.

"There are some people saying we're not playing in a particularly good style or it's not the old Manchester United - but it's not," he said.

"We've got a new style."

He added: "We've got a new manager and we're all working hard to make sure we're putting Manchester United back where it belongs."

Argentine international Di Maria returned from injury to make a first start since November in the 1-0 defeat against Southampton on Sunday.

Van Gaal was appointed United's manager in May 2014, succeeding ex-United boss David Moyes, who was sacked by the club a month before.