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Radamel Falcao confident Man Utd boss Louis van Gaal will hand him first-team chance soon
MANCHESTER UNITED striker Radamel Falcao remains positive about his chances of breaking into Louis van Gaal's first-eleven, despite an injury nightmare.
Radamel Falcao says he respects Louis van Gaal's philosophies
The Colombian goal machine has had precious few opportunities to impress the Old Trafford faithful, but did show signs of potential when poaching a goal against Everton.
Injuries have subsequently prevented the 28-year-old from featuring since United's 4-0 thrashing of Queens Park Rangers.
When asked whether he had spoken to manager Louis van Gaal about his lack of playing time, Falcao said: "We talk a lot.
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I am sure that there will more opportunities to play
"He has a philosophy that I respect. I have had an injury, and I have had to wait for the opportunity to play.
"I am not playing many minutes at the moment but I am sure that there will more opportunities to play."
United go in search of their seventh successive victory away to Aston Villa on Saturday afternoon, a game Falcao could make his long awaited return in.
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