Colombia striker Radamel Falcao is a world class player who will soon rediscover his best form for Manchester United and his country, his international coach Jose Pekerman said on Thursday.
Falcao, on loan from Monaco, has seen only limited action so far in England with United under new manager Louis van Gaal, who has rebuilt the team with several new signings.
He is missing from Colombia’s squad, who are in London to play a friendly against the United States on Friday, due to injury.
Pekerman said the early season was often hard for players who may be adjusting to new a club, coming back from a long injury absence as in Falcao’s case or having had a short pre-season due to playing at the World Cup finals.
“This is a new stage for him and for the (United) team, needing time to adapt to numerous signings, playing in a new competition (like the Premier League),” Pekerman told a news conference at the team’s Heathrow hotel.
“Falcao is a top player, I’m optimistic he will overcome this stage and soon be at his level,” he added before an evening practice at Fulham’s Craven Cottage ground.