Louis van Gaal admits lack of alternatives saved Robin van Persie Louis van Gaal has revealed he came close to dropping Robin van Persie when his form dipped earlier in the season, and described his striker as a “lucky boy” to have kept his place in the Manchester United team. “There was a time when Robin wasn’t playing very well, but you have to compare what you have with other players who might take his place,” the United manager explained. “He was a lucky boy because at that moment Radamel Falcao was injured and I had to compare him with Wayne Rooney and James Wilson. Rooney I can play in a lot of other positions and Wilson is still a young talent still proving himself. “I have always played with two strikers, only three or four times with one, so Robin was lucky. I have a lot of confidence in him though, even when not at his best, because I have explained what I like in a striker. I look for players who do not just score goals but provide an attacking point, linking with other players and able to see the third man as well [as the obvious alternative may already be closely marked]. Van Persie is one of the best strikers around at that.” -NB
Posted on: Wed, 17 Dec 2014 05:15:00 +0000
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