Former Colombia striker Faustino Asprilla has said that Louis van Gaal’s treatment of Radamel Falcao will see the striker leave Manchester United.
Asprilla claims that the relationship between Van Gaal and Falcao is now ‘broken’ following the former Atletico Madrid man’s exemption from the starting eleven against Southampton last weekend.
Falcao is said to have been deeply unhappy by the snub and has instructed agent, Jorge Mendes, to find him a new club, whilst Asprilla believes that he will leave if the situation does not change.
“If Van Gaal continues he will leave,” Asprilla told IB Times UK. “I think it is a relationship that has already been broken. Falcao understands that the coach does not want him.
“I remember when I went to Newcastle, Kevin Keegan wanted me. He supported me a lot and here it is obvious that Van Gaal does not trust Falcao.
“It is sad to see how he is treating Falcao. The problem is not Falcao, but the coach. Falcao had an injury earlier in the season, but after he proved that he is still the same top scorer he used to be.
“He played five games and scored goals. But this is all about giving him confidence. After playing well some games it is inexplicable that he suddenly stops playing.
“The truth is that I do not know what Van Gaal is trying to do at United. And I think both players and fans are also confused. He does many changes without reasons.”
