Maradona slams 'devil' Van Gaal over Falcao form

Radamel Falcao prepares for another stint in the Old Trafford dugout. Credit: Nigel French/EMPICS Sport

Football legend Diego Maradona has compared Man Utd manager Louis van Gaal to the devil over his treatment of striker Radamel Falcao.

The Colombian forward has floundered since his season-long loan move from Monaco, scoring just four times since his arrival at Old Trafford.

Speaking at a press conference in Bogota to promote a charity game, the Argentinean World Cup hero upbraided Van Gaal for his handling of Falcao.

"Van Gaal is not a nice guy," Maradona said. "Van Gaal is closer to the devil than anything."

Last updated Sat 11 Apr 2015