With Colombia boss Jose Pekerman giving such a positive update about the fitness of his star striker Radamel Falcao on Friday Manchester United fans have once more been given hope that a return is on the cards for the Arsenal game.
How Falcao needs a run of games without injury to find his rhythm. With Robin van Persie a little flat at times so far this season the injection of a Radamel Falcao could light the touch paper for a real run of form and good results for the team.
The chances of a start for the 28 year old against Arsenal remain slim, but don’t completely rule it out.
Manchester United’s defence is still threadbare and we expect Smalling and Blind to play in the central positions next weekend, with Michael Carrick in midfield alongside Marouane Fellaini.
Adnan Januzaj hasn’t been that inspired of late but deserves time to bed in. It could be a straight fight between him and Mata for the berth on the right of a 3 in the 4-2-3-1 that Louis may well employ of this tough away encounter.
So here is the side we would put out if Falcao is fit. We would still, ultimately, like to see Falcao and RvP in the side together. But, until both are fully fit, it has to be a case of either/or.
Manchester United fans: RvP, Falcao or both?
