Falcao Recovering, Jones Out With Shin Splints

Radamel Falcao is not expected to be out for a long time after missing Manchester United’s 1-1 draw with Chelsea on Sunday.

The Colombian picked up a knock in training and Louis van Gaal was subsequently without the star striker to face Jose Mourinho’s men.

"Falcao took a kick in training on Thursday and couldn’t play because of that,” van Gaal told MUTV. "We'll have to wait and see, but I don’t think the injury is too bad, today’s match came too soon for him."

There was less positive news for Phil Jones, who was forced to miss the match with shin splints.

The boss added: “Jones has shin splints, so we’ll have to wait and see because it’s not too easy to recover from.”