Louis van Gaal Manchester United manager, competitor in the Premier League said on Friday, the Dutch striker Robin van Persie, was unable to former fitness restored, and that as a result it will not participate in the summit of Manchester City in the face of Manchester City, the defending champions on Sunday.
Van Persie scored the winning goal in the last win for United at City 3-2 in December / December 2012.
Van Persie returned to training after suffering an ankle injury in the match against Swansea City last February, but Van Gaal said he could not play against City at Old Trafford on Sunday.
The Dutchman said about his compatriot: "Van Persie is decent enough to play, I do not think that defender Luke Shaw decent enough to play but I can not say they were unfit, but in my opinion they are unfit to play."
After winning their last five games in the league Manchester United progress to the third place among the twenty-tournament teams eight points behind runaway leaders Chelsea and one point ahead of the rivals City.
Van Gaal and succeeded in achieving success when assigned offensive greater role for Wayne Rooney and fielded Juan Mata in the right hand and Marouane Fellaini spearhead followed my players midfielder Michael Carrick and Ander Herrera.
Asked about the possibility of the participation of Argentine Angel Di Maria van Gaal said: "There is a saying English says do not change the lineup seal the victory, but I always kept my eyes open .. it is also about the quality of the opponent and then make a decision with my staff."
Van Gaal added: "Not only Angel to seek a place in the starting lineup, but all of the train with the team."
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