On 3 November, Falcao picked up a muscular injury in training, and was ruled out for a "few weeks". On 30 December, he reinjured his thigh, and new manager Guus Hiddink said he "might be fit again within 10 days, although not to play."
On November 3rd, Falcao sustained a muscular injury during training and was sidelined for several weeks. On December 30th, he re-injured his thigh, with manager Guus Hiddink suggesting a potential return in 10 days, but not for playing.