Manchester United boss Louis Van Gaal has blasted Dutch striker Robin Van Persie after his last-gasp goal against Chelsea in the two sides' English Premier League clash at Old Trafford, on Sunday.
The former Arsenal striker had scored the equalizing goal against Jose Mourinho's crew deep into stoppage time, after trailing the game for lengthy proportions, to earn the Red Devils a point in front of their home crowd.
The 31-year-old, in complete excitement, removed his jersey and threw it into the air in celebration, picking up a yellow card, and is now only one booking away from a suspension.
Van Gaal, who was without summer signing Radamel Falcao due to injury, was not pleased with Van Persie's reaction, labeling it “stupid”.
“He did a stupid reaction after the goal," Van Gaal claimed.
“You can be excited, but you don’t have to pull your shirt off, because then you have a yellow card. It’s not so smart.”
RvP removed his shirt in excitement after scoring a last-gasp equalizer vs Chelsea
The Dutch striker was booked by the referee later on for his reaction, which left Man United boss Louis Van Gaal upset
Manchester United's only goal of the night came from a late free-kick that was awarded due to a foul on Angel Di Maria, one which resulted in a second yellow card for Chelsea defender Branislav Ivanovic.
After the game, the Blues' Portuguese boss revealed his disappointment in the Serbian's sending off, but Van Gaal felt the referee made the right decision.
“I have seen it on TV,” said the United boss. “Ivanovic kicked him twice. Not once, but twice on the ankles. You can say maybe the first time is coincidence but the second time, no.
“He did it twice and when you do that it is unbelievable. It was a free-kick.”
