Playing a lone forward be it Rooney or Falcao is one option for Van Gaal and if that is the case, he will want his midfield to chip in a bit more when it comes to the goals.
Daley Blind has already shown he can find the back of the net but Angel Di Maria needs to rediscover his early season form – and Juan Mata may be the most vital of all.
You have to assume RVP’s absence will see him back in the starting line up and handed more minutes on the field and now is the time for the Spaniard to shine.