Colombia coach Jose Pekerman is keen to avoid a row with Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal over Radamel Falcao's decline.

Pekerman has avoided blaming the Dutchman for the 29-year-old's decline.

He said: "Without being there you can't really comment about these matters.

"In terms of decisions taken regarding coaching methods, players the manager chooses or in which team a player plays for, I don't think I should comment on that.

"Of course, on a human level I am on Falcao's side because I know that he's suffering and he deserves the opportunity to work better and to have his chance to show that he's OK.

"But it is not my job to judge the decisions of another coach."