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25.10.2014 Sports News

Radamel Falcao better at Manchester United - Filipe Luis

By Allsports.com.gh
Radamel Falcao better at Manchester United - Filipe Luis
25.10.2014 LISTEN

Falcao has only managed one goal since joining United at the start of September but Filipe Luis insisted the Colombian striker - who he played alongside at Atletico - is stronger than when he scored a hat-trick against Chelsea in the 2012 UEFA Super Cup.

Filipe Luis considers Falcao to be "the best in the world with his head", while he said the 28-year-old has an insatiable hunger for goals ahead of Sunday's clash between United and Chelsea at Old Trafford.

"Falcao is a better striker now than he was at Atletico for sure. He was injured and changed clubs so he wants more. He is not resting right now. He is a tiger and wants to score more," the Brazilian defender told the London Evening Standard.

"I enjoyed playing alongside him at Atletico for a lot of games. I remember him in the Super Cup, he scored a hat-trick in about 30 minutes [against Chelsea]. But he did a lot of good performances in Atletico and had a lot of good seasons there.

"He is a brilliant striker. He fights for every ball and is probably the best in the world with his head. I know it's going to be difficult but not just against Falcao - United have a lot of good players.

"Will I give my team-mates any special advice on how to stop him? No. Our team is prepared for anything, not only Falcao. Manchester United have a lot of dangerous players. We have to be prepared.

"But Falcao is the kind of player that never wants to stop scoring, he has a lot of ambition to be the best striker. I think Manchester United have made a great acquisition and he is going to be an important player in England."

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