Former Colombia striker Faustino Asprilla has laid into Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal over his supposed poor treatment of Radamel Falcao.
Asprilla claims the relationship between Van Gaal and Falcao is "broken" and insisted that his countryman will not stay at Old Trafford next season if the manager remains in the hot-seat.
Falcao was left out of the match day squad for Sunday's 1-0 defeat to Southamtpon, and on Tuesday moved to deny rumours that he stormed out of Old Trafford as a result.
But Asprilla, who played for Newcastle United in the 1990s, says matters have already come to a head.
"If Van Gaal continues he will leave," Asprilla told IB Times UK. "I think it is a relationship that has already been broken. Falcao understands that the coach does not want him.
"I remember when I went to Newcastle, Kevin Keegan wanted me. He supported me a lot and here it is obvious that Van Gaal does not trust Falcao.
"It is sad to see how he is treating Falcao. The problem is not Falcao, but the coach. Falcao had an injury earlier in the season, but after he proved that he is still the same top scorer he used to be.
"He played five games and scored goals. But this is all about giving him confidence. After playing well some games it is inexplicable that he suddenly stops playing.
"The truth is that I do not know what Van Gaal is trying to do at United. And I think both players and fans are also confused. He does many changes without reasons."
Asprilla also tweeted throughout the Sunday defeat to the Saints, taunting Van Gaal following Dusan Tadic's winner, and even suggested that the Dutchman cannot get the best out of South American players.
Riquelme Rivaldo y ahora @FALCAO definitivamente #VanMaal le tiene la mala a los suramericanos @ManUtd need to act!! #FalcaoaTigerinaCage
— Faustino Asprilla (@TinoasprillaH) January 11, 2015
"Riquelme, Rivaldo and now Falcao, definitely #VanMaal you are bad with South Americans. @ManUtd need to act #FalcaoaTigerinaCage."
Golllll del @SouthamptonFC 1#VanMaal@ManUtd 0pic.twitter.com/YgXVN8L7Do
— Faustino Asprilla (@TinoasprillaH) January 11, 2015
On Tuesday, Falcao's agent, Jorge Mendes, said he is unsure where his client will be playing his football next season given the ongoing uncertainty surrounding his current role in the United squad.
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