Robin van Persie is not expected to be fit in time to feature in this
month's Manchester derby, his manager Louis van Gaal has confirmed.
The Manchester United striker, 31, has missed the last five games after
injuring his ankle
in the defeat at Swansea City in February.
The Dutchman was already ruled out of Saturday's
game against Aston Villa.
Asked if he was likely to be ready to face Manchester City on 12 April, Van Gaal said: "I don't think so."
The United manager added: "The process has to give me
signals he is ready for that but I know that from my experience it is
not like that."
If results fall United's way, they could be up to
second place by teatime on Saturday, with City not in action until they
play Crystal Palace on Monday.
Asked whether second was a realistic target for United,
Van Gaal said: "Of course. I cannot deny that because we have
Manchester City at home.
"We have the strongest record at home at home so it's possible, but Manchester City is a top team so it shall not be easy."
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