While Manchester United is gearing up to face the Blues this Sunday, manager Louis van Gaal is facing another problem regarding whom he should place in the forward line since most of the key strikers are either injured or facing suspensions. Columbian forward Radamel Falcao, who has been impressive in the just concluded Brazil world cup, was supposed to be the biggest asset for the Dutchman, but after his knee problem, world cup star had to be sidelined for few matches. Even in the training session yesterday, he injured himself again and now doubtful to play in the weekend’s showdown. It is like rubbing salt over wounds for the manager since skipper Rooney is also not available for his three matches’ suspension. Anyways, Gaal has until not refused completely that Falcao will not play in the next game, however, what he expressed in his media statement is that he has less strength in the forward line without Columbian and other in-form players. Notably, in case, Falcao does not play in the game, Gaal only has Robin van Persie, Will Keane, and James Wilson in the front line which could be too easy for the Blues to pass through and score the winner.
Still, former Barcelona manager has not given up and confident they would successfully continue their rhythm in the English topflight with just one loss in the last four played games. Describing Falcao injury, he said in the team’s official website, “He got a kick in the morning so we have to wait and see if he’s fit enough. But it’s not a knee problem. He had a knee problem but not anymore. We have to build Falcao up, that I have also said in the first press conference when he came to our club.”
Many are blaming international break when Falcao played for his national side and apparently got his injury worsened. Last week, when United was up against West Brom, 28-year-old had to be substituted for his jet lag problem. Adding about why United is using him again and again knowing that he is not fully fit, Gaal said, “It is difficult because we are playing already, that’s difficult but we have played him because I like the way he was playing so we play with two strikers. Now I have to choose between two strikers, even three because Wilson can also play, the younger player.”