Ole Gunnar Solskjaer reiterated the need for Manchester United supporters to be listened to, but said protests had to be "civilised" and feels Sunday's anti-Glazer demonstration "went too far".
Fan anger at the owners has been stirred up by the European Super League fiasco, with thousands of protestors descending on Old Trafford demanding change before the high-profile Premier League match against rivals Liverpool.
A number of fans broke into the stadium and invaded the pitch during the protest, while Greater Manchester Police has said six of its officers were injured.
Speaking ahead of Thursday's Europa League semi-final second leg against Roma, Solskjaer said: "It was a difficult day for us. Of course we wanted to play, we wanted to beat Liverpool for the fans because our job has to be on getting good performances and good results on the pitch.
"As I said before the game, we have to listen. We have to hear the fans' voice.
"It's everyone's right to protest. It has to be in a civilised manner though.
"Unfortunately, when you break in and when police officers get injured, scarred for life, that's too far.
"When it gets out of hand like this, it's a police matter. It's not about showing your opinions anymore."
Asked if he hoped the Glazer family would increase communications with United supporters in the wake of the protests, Solskjaer said: "You don't need to be a rocket scientist to see that we have challenges, frictions and things that have to be dealt with.
"Communication between other individuals, and me of course, has started already. We're discussing with the fans, which is going to be massive for us going forward.
"It has to be a united football club. To make things grow, you need to give it some patience. I'm hopeful that in time we can unite and come together."
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