Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal, has confirmed that Robin
van Persie has dropped down the pecking order for penalty-taking
duties.
The Dutch striker missed from 12 yards against West Brom on
Saturday, as the Red Devils trailing 1-0 at Old Trafford – a
game they eventually lost by the same margin.
Van Gaal revealed that he will soon appoint a new player for
the role, with captain Wayne Rooney not in contention
having missed a few weeks ago too.
When asked if his compatriot will continue taking penalties,
he replied: "No. He is now at the end of the road.
"It's always like that. Wayne has missed also so, when you
miss, you are at the bottom again.
"Wayne has already missed – twice, I believe – so we have
penalties and we miss them."
Van Persie, who just returned from injury lay-off, has netted
10 times in 26 league games this season.
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