Marcus Rashford admitted the tensions between Manchester United fans and their Glazer owners did affect the squad, though revealed how the squad try and shut out the noise.
United fans demonstrated against the Glazers before a scheduled Premier League match against Liverpool, ultimately causing the game to be postponed. They then protested again outside Old Trafford before the rearranged kick off.
A large section of the United fanbase are unhappy with co-chairmen Joel and Avram Glazer and their running of the club — particularly in the wake of the widely unpopular European Super League plans, which were ditched.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said fans ought to be allowed to protest peacefully, though condemned the minority that caused violence outside at the stadium.
Rashford admitted it was a tough subject to be asked about, speaking in an interview with Channel 4 News, but vowed that the United squad would remain professional.
He said: "It's difficult for me to speak on, but as a player what's important is that we play for the badge. What goes on above us, of course it affects us, but as a player you're paid to do your best for the club.
"In difficult moments, we have to remain the same, whether it's a good moment or a bad moment. As a player you have to remain professional and you have to be committed to the badge and to your teammates, it's as simple as that really."
Rashford admitted dealing with events beyond his control was part of being a United player, but said the squad coped with the difficult circumstances.
He added: "You have to ignore what's going on on the outside, because so many things happen on the outside of a massive club like Man United, so it's not easy.
"But for us players to stay concentrated on the next game is the most important thing. Of course when you playing as often as we play, two or three times a week, it's more simple, so that's our routine and our pattern. I don't feel like it affects us as the actual team or affects our performance."
