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LVG tips 'unlucky' RVP to rediscover golden touch against Chelsea
LOUIS VAN GAAL has backed Robin van Persie to rediscover his best form for Manchester United and find the net against Chelsea tomorrow (4pm).
Van Persie has struggled for form this season, which in part is due to the World Cup.
The Dutch ace has found goals hard to come by, with his last strike coming in the 2-1 win over West Ham.
However, Van Gaal believes the marksman will end his mini drought when the Blues roll into town.
"He has showed that at the World Cup and is showing that now, except for scoring goals. But that is only a matter of time," Van Gaal told The Sun.
"A striker also needs a bit of luck and then the confidence is higher.
It is only a matter of time. A striker also needs a bit of luck and then the confidence is higher
"But he's self-confident, so I expect he shall score and maybe against Chelsea.
"Now he is more fit than ever and playing better but doesn't score as much.
"He's been a little bit unlucky, like against West Brom when he shot with his right foot - it was hard to believe that shot stayed out of the goal."
The Red Devils trail Chelsea by 10 points in the table.