article_snippet: manager Louis van Gaal confirmed on Friday that Van Persie will not be fit until after the forthcoming international break and although manager Louis van Gaal insisted manager Louis van Gaal decision to play Radamel Falcao in the second string was not intended to humiliate the player, manager Louis van Gaal hinted that the plan may not have worked.
article_snippet: Robin van Persie has been sidelined since sustaining an ankle injury against Swansea on February 21 .
article_snippet: With Falcao only boasting four goals for Manchester United this season, Van Persie’s absence continues to hurt Van Gaal and Van Gaal team.