Colombia head coach Jose Pekerman has backed Radamel Falcao to become a success for Manchester United this season.

Falcao joined United from Monaco in a lucrative loan deal in the summer, but injury problems have prevented him from making an immediate impact at Old Trafford.

However, Pekerman is confident that the striker will prove his worth when he is fully recovered from a calf injury which has forced him to sit on the sidelines for the past month.

"Falcao is at one of the best clubs in the world, in one of the best leagues and with one of the best managers under Louis van Gaal," Pekerman told reporters.

"Playing in England is clearly a new experience for him, but everywhere he has been he has adapted and excelled, achieved great things.

"That was the case in South America, and also in Europe in Spain and at Monaco. There is no doubting his ability, and I am sure that Manchester United fans will see him at his very best once he has got through this difficult moment with injuries."

Falcao has scored one goal in four appearances for United this season.

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Callum Mulvihill