Show concern at the end of the year, not 2 months into a deal. Looking at our injury history, can you really be surprised a guy who had such a major injury at the start of the year which led him to missing the world cup is still not fit? Ffs, we took Victor fecking Valdes in to recuperate, we must have some sort of plan of recovery for these bloody players!
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That's Jamie Jackson.
Link?
How severe is his injury? Is there a possibility he's back for Palace?
Just seen it on twitter, apparenty both The Sun and The Mail have run stories that Van Gaal is concerned over Falcao's ability to adapt to the PL.
I actually thought he looked decent in general play. It's just his fitness I am concerned with...unless LvG means his adaptability in terms of the physical stuff and the toll it will take on his body.
From his (albeit brief) appearences for us so far I don't think this is an issue at all. He looked better than Van Persie - stronger, faster, more determined, held up play better etc. - and RVP's been in the league for what, 10 years now? If there is an issue with Falcao it'll be to do with injuries.
I take this as LvG telling Falcao to get off the treatment table and get on the field.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/fo...ague-bee-physical-injured-Radamel-Falcao.html
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/fo...ague-bee-physical-injured-Radamel-Falcao.html
It would help if he wasn't yanked off after 60 minutes in every start despite RVP being woeful... Now that the tough games are out of the way though, he'll probably be back in. The only way I can see him keeping his place in the arsenal game is if he scores a hat trick, and even then it wi pro probably be in a diamond so that RVP keeps his place as well.
Before he came, I had heard so much about LVG's strength of character and not pandering to ego but it seems he has alarmingly mellowed. Hope he realises what is needed and soon, because Falcao deserves more of a chance than he has had so far, especially as he has been better than RVP when both have been on the pitch.
Before he came, I had heard so much about LVG's strength of character and not pandering to ego but it seems he has alarmingly mellowed. Hope he realises what is needed and soon, because Falcao deserves more of a chance than he has had so far, especially as he has been better than RVP when both have been on the pitch.
Oh dear
I think there are still around 30 matches to go for us this season, including the FA Cup. Let's just hope Radamel finds his fitness as quickly as possible.
Columbia Manager as said that that he will not be counting on Falcao in the upcoming friendlies .
Weird how PL is physical for Falcao when he actually looked fine in whatever matches he played.
Physio room says he is back in squad for Palace
The reason we signed him on loan is that he failed his medical. We will only sign him permanently in the summer if he can prove his fitness.
I don't believe that, why would the Club risk paying his wages if he failed his medical? I'd say the reason we got him on loan was more to do with FFP on Monacos end.
Surprised really if true as even though I had my doubts about this version of Falcao, struggling to adapt to the PL was not one.
Not sure how people have come to the conclusion that he has struggled to adapt to the PL when he's hardly played, don't think he's played a full 90 yet? He's looked good in glimpses to me, it's just a matter if he can stay fit.
Pretty much this, unless my understanding of 'physical' is simpyl wrong, how can a man that couldn't be dispossessed by several players at the same time ( it was against Everton iirc ) due to him simply holding them off, blocking them off and not being muscled out fail the 'physical' part of EPL? It's not like he's the slowest striker we have as well.
If he cant remain fit then there's no point in signing him. Actually I am a bit concerned about us signing a 29 year old striker when we already have Rooney and RVP. Id rather see us sign someone younger for less money and focus the investment to defense and midfield.
I think he just has to get fit, if he isn't ready for Palace then I will be a little worried.
If we don't sign Falcao, who is out there we could go for?
If we don't sign Falcao, who is out there we could go for?
I've seen a few things on Twitter (which I imagine are garbage) saying that United are set to axe Falcao's loan deal due to "continuous injuries". He's had one injury since being here, has he not? If it's a bruised foot, he's probably taken a hard kick or gone under someones studs. It's not about being injury prone, as that kind of impact would injure anyone.
Wouldn't mind Paco Alcacer if Van Gaal plans on continuing with the diamond.
He's managed to out-ponderous Robin Van Ponderous so far this season so I'm not sure about that.
I'm hoping it's down to a lack of fitness but I would say he's got an excellent case for being our slowest striker. Beggars belief that we've only got two strikers in our squad capable of out-running all but the slowest CBs. And one of them is an injury prone teenager. Ridiculous.
Not a single quote from Van Gaal just speculation from sources which sounds like utter fecking bollocks. Out of all our strikers and that includes Rooney he has looked the most sharp, the most strong and the most intelligent and this is coming from someone who loves Robin van Persie. So I don't know where this BS has come from. If Van Gaal has said this then maybe he needs to stop yanking Falcao off and stop using him as a sub. I'm not happy at all with how he has played Falcao, he's not had a full 90 minutes yet.
Cue Falcao Hattrick against palace
Weird that the excuses given are that he's struggling with the physicality of the PL when actually the fact that he's handled the physicality so well, and so quickly, has been one of the things that surprised me about him the most. He's shielded the ball well, his hold up play ha been good and he's done a good job playing with his back to goal with defenders tight to him. It's a weird reason.
Also I wonder if he has had a further injury setback because just last week didn't the club brief that it wasn't his knee, it was just a minor knock?
Also I wonder if he has had a further injury setback because just last week didn't the club brief that it wasn't his knee, it was just a minor knock?
He's looked strong as an ox but hasn't really looked up to speed with the pace of the game. So I guess that's what people mean. There were rumours immediately after the "minor knock" that he'd done some significant damage to his calf muscle and was awaiting a scan. Guess we'll find out more on Friday.
Is he even fit?
Apparently he is according to physio room
EDIT: Actually it was in the paper and they mentioned physio room, but that only says Evans will be back not Falcao
I was under the impression he would return for Palace. physioroom says "no return date"
I was under the impression he would return for Palace. physioroom says "no return date"
Only way to find out is on Friday's press conference.
He's looked energetic and held the ball up well in what I have seen. Obviously his fitness is an issue but hopefully he can get through it. RVP seems to go missing after 45 minutes and we need a world class striker that can sustain performances.
His fitness was always going to be the biggest concern. To join United with their incredible injury record might not be the best idea for physio fragile players like him
It’s going to be difficult for him at 29, in a new club, in rebuilding, to find his best form. I thought that it was a smart addition to the squad with this loan, but for the few games he played he looked ok but not world class.
He has yet to reach his top level, and now he’s injured it’s going to be even difficult for him. He has to compete with LVG’s favorite, Van Persie for a starting spot. So it’s a big big challenge for him. Whether he’ll be back on form or RVP will be boosted by him, or neither, we’ll have to wait and see.
He has yet to reach his top level, and now he’s injured it’s going to be even difficult for him. He has to compete with LVG’s favorite, Van Persie for a starting spot. So it’s a big big challenge for him. Whether he’ll be back on form or RVP will be boosted by him, or neither, we’ll have to wait and see.
A player who has suffered from injuries in recent times moving to Man Utd is like sending a recovering alcoholic to Oktoberfest.
I think that's all true and when you take into account his age, the fee and his recent injury you have to question if it is worth signing him permanently. He needs to get in the team and start scoring goals fairly quickly otherwise I don't see him being here next season.
Would like to see the EPL adopt a system similar to one used in the NFL where teams provide information about a player's likelihood of participating in a game-adds more transparency. Hard to know how sites like physioroom get their information. Falcao's return date on that site changed from November 8 to "no date." As I haven't seen anything from the club-how could they know?
In any event, I'd be even more suspicious that we're getting a straight story from United if Falcao is unavailable for this week's game.
In any event, I'd be even more suspicious that we're getting a straight story from United if Falcao is unavailable for this week's game.
It's the same for Rafael, Evans and Jones, who are out injured and we don’t know until when. It’s more down the clubs and their willingness to communicate on injuries. Football has changed and information are more and more difficult to collect
How does that work then? Surely they can just say whatever they want?
No, they can get investigated if they seem to be giving false information.
Think it was brought in due to clubs using inside information on betting - i.e. say that a key player is injured to influence the odds and then place money on them winning via associates
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