Maybe Jose Mourinho can turn things around.
He was once thought of as one of the world’s greatest strikers but now Falcao has turned into a bit of a punchline. Louis van Gaal opted to not turn the Colombian’s loan deal into a full-time thing after he scored just four goals in 26 appearances for Man United this season – a return that was unthinkable at the start of the year.
Things got so bad that at one stage that he was forced to play for the U21 team. If Falcao thought this summer’s Copa America would be when he rediscovered his best form, then he might be left disappointed.
Despite entering their opening game against Venezuela last night as big favourites, Jose Pekerman’s side were upset 1-0 after Zenit striker Jose Solomon Rondon (who we tipped as one to watch before the tournament) headed home in the second half.
Falcao toiled up front, looking no closer to being the clinical assassin he was during his time with Porto and Atletico Madrid. Unsurprisingly, some fans seemed to revel in the Colmbian’s struggles.
70 minutes of everyone carrying Falcao and trying to help him score. Teó's on to see if he can contribute.
— David Cartlidge (@davidjaca) June 14, 2015
Man, the revisionism on here is insane. Falcao used to be the best #9 in the world? He was nothing but a penalty box striker.
— Ahead of the Curve (@mediocentr0) June 14, 2015
I've watched this game for like 20 minutes and I had no idea Falcao was playing….
— Diana Kristinne (@DianaKristinne) June 14, 2015
Falcao still looking short of his best? What did Van Gaal do to him….?
— John Brewin (@JohnBrewin_) June 14, 2015
Apparently there is about to be an imminent announcement about Falcao joining Chelsea, but none of their fans seem particularly enthusiastic about the move. But hey, at least he has a spiffy new haircut.
