article_snippet.sent: It took Louis van Gaal less than a minute of Louis van Gaal weekly press conference to burst Manchester United bubble and re-open some of the more troubling issues of Louis van Gaal time in charge at Old Trafford.
article_snippet.sent: Wayne Rooney had been impressing for the Red Devils in Wayne Rooney favoured striking role but Manchester United have players out .
article_snippet.sent: With Robin van Persie not ready to return from injury, that in turn raises the old question about whether Radamel Falcao has the necessary match sharpness to replace Wayne Rooney and lead United's attack having not started a game since February.
article_snippet.sent: United striker Robin van Persie has not yet been passed fit enough to return to first-team action .
article_snippet.sent: There remain doubts over Radamel Falcao's ability to fill the void in United's attack against Chelsea .
article_snippet.sent: We were back on familiar ground on Friday, the fragility of United's squad all too apparent.
highlights_snippet.sent: Manchester United are missing four players in key positions ahead of the crucial Premier League game with title rivals Chelsea at Stamford Bridge .
  