Man Utd's Radamel Falcao only fit for 20 minutes - Louis Van Gaal
Radamel Falcao is only fit enough to play for 20 minutes, according to Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal.
The Colombian came off the bench in United's last two
matches and Van Gaal said he "was not interested" if the striker was
happy with that role.
Falcao, 28, is returning from a calf injury and has been pressed into action due to other injuries to the squad.
Dutchman Van Gaal said: "I have selected him in spite of the fact he can only play for 20 minutes."
With captain Wayne Rooney sidelined for Tuesday night's 2-1 win against Stoke, 19-year-old James Wilson started ahead of Falcao.
Van Gaal said: "It's match fitness [he needs].
"It would be a better contribution if he played with the second team but I cannot do that because on Tuesday we had the match against Stoke and Wayne Rooney was injured."
2014/15 league records of Man Utd's strikers |
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|---|---|---|---|
| Player | Minutes played | Goals | Minutes per goal |
| Wayne Rooney | 900 | 5 | 180 |
| Robin Van Persie | 1083 | 4 | 270.8 |
| Radamel Falcao | 283 | 1 | 283 source:bbcsports |
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