Manchester United captain Harry Maguire insists the spirit inside the squad is strong.
For their FA Cup tie with Aston Villa, Maguire is expecting a reaction, but played down suggestions of disharmony in the dressing room.
“We are all angry and want to do our best, which has probably come across on the pitch at times, but the team spirit is good, despite what people say," the England defender said.
“Being a professional footballer, you have to take criticism on the chin and react well to it.
“At the same time, you have to ignore the outside noise sometimes and just get your head down (in training).
“We know if we can put together a run of results then everything else takes care of itself."
Maguire maintains the squad have been left in no doubt of what standards are expected.
"I am the captain and leader in the dressing room and I've had private conversations with the players and the management which will remain private," he said.
"Make no mistake about it, I'm here for the fight and I know my team-mates are. I expect them to be and if they're not then – like I said – there's something wrong.
"We have a big squad. Of course, not all players will always be happy as they are not playing but that's football and we all have to remain professional."
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