Manchester United striker Robin van Persie is facing another week in the U21s, admits manager Louis van Gaal.

Van Persie played 62 minutes of the Under-21 draw at Leicester on Monday, but he may have to play for the youth side again before earning a first-team start.

"He has to train very hard and play in the second team and show his qualities again," Van Gaal said of his compatriot.

"Then I have to compare him with the positions he can play with the players in that position."