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Manchester United striker Robin van Persie has slammed the club's form this season after suffering yet another disappointing slip-up, this time against Olympiakos.
The Red Devils, who sit 11 points adrift of fourth place in the Premier League, lost 2-0 in Athens and had only one shot on target, while the Dutch frontman blazed over his only chance of the match.
And now Van Persie, who has already criticised his team-mates after the Champions League last-16 tie, has hit out at the club's “lousy” form and showed little sign of optimism that United could arrest their current slump.
The Red Devils, who sit 11 points adrift of fourth place in the Premier League, lost 2-0 in Athens and had only one shot on target, while the Dutch frontman blazed over his only chance of the match.
And now Van Persie, who has already criticised his team-mates after the Champions League last-16 tie, has hit out at the club's “lousy” form and showed little sign of optimism that United could arrest their current slump.
“We are lousy — in a lousy position in the league, out of the cups and this (Champions League tie against Olympiakos) looks a difficult one also,” the 30-year-old is quoted as saying in The Sun.
“We are very disappointed. It’s a tough season.”
Van Persie has scored 14 goals in 22 matches for United this season, with his campaign disturbed by injuries, and recently admitted that his team-mates are making it “difficult” for him, forcing the Dutchman to adapt his game.
“Sometimes I try to find ways to do more but in the areas I wanted to play, my team-mates were often there. This makes it difficult for me,” Van Persie told NOS.
“Then I have to change my tactics to suit my team-mates, and play outside my zone. It's a pity.
“We played too slow and could therefore create little.
“I rushed that shot. That's a shame because I don't get a lot of chances so when you get one, you have to score.”
“We are very disappointed. It’s a tough season.”
Van Persie has scored 14 goals in 22 matches for United this season, with his campaign disturbed by injuries, and recently admitted that his team-mates are making it “difficult” for him, forcing the Dutchman to adapt his game.
“Sometimes I try to find ways to do more but in the areas I wanted to play, my team-mates were often there. This makes it difficult for me,” Van Persie told NOS.
“Then I have to change my tactics to suit my team-mates, and play outside my zone. It's a pity.
“We played too slow and could therefore create little.
“I rushed that shot. That's a shame because I don't get a lot of chances so when you get one, you have to score.”
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