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Man Utd midfielder talks Van Persie and Falcao influence after signing three-year deal
MANCHESTER UNITED youngster Andreas Pereira admits he's benefitted from experienced players featuring in the Under-21s.
Andreas Pereira learning from Robin van Persie and Radamel Falcao
Robin van Persie, 31, has featured for the second string team a couple of times this term as he recovered from an ankle injury, while Radamel Falcao, 29, has been dropped a number of times to pick up form.
And 19-year-old Pereira, who signed a new three-year deal at the beginning of the month, has enjoyed picking the brains of the experienced strikers.
I am learning from them, they have been through everything
"I am learning from them," he said of Van Persie and Falcao. "They have been through everything.
"They are coming to play in the reserves. I just want to do well and win the games. I don’t think I have to do better than them.
"If Van Persie is there it is even better because we know the quality is there and we are likely to win the game more easily.
"They like to help the young players. They are open for everything. If you need anything you can speak to them."