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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