Misfiring Manchester United striker Radamel Falcao might be struggling to win over English fans with his modest scoring return of just four goals from 19 games, but he will be pleased to know his popularity hasn't diminished too much abroad. Training with his Colombia team-mates in Barhain ahead of the South American country's mini-Asian tour, Falcao was warmly embraced by one supporter who ran on the pitch to reach him. The young fan, wearing one of United's replica away kits managed to get a selfie with Falcao and the striker's signature on the front of his shirt before being escorted away by security staff. Colombia play Bahrain on Thursday before facing Kuwait four days later. A young Manchester United supporter rushes on to the field to meet striker Radamel Falcao . Falcao duly obliges with a hug while training on international duty with his Colombia team-mates . Falcao signs the youngster's replica United shirt as security staff come over to escort him away . Security take the boy away from the Colombia squad, but he will no doubt be happy with his actions . The hug will no doubt come as a lift for Falcao who is under huge pressure to improve his poor club form. Previously viewed as one of the game's top marksmen while at Porto, Atletico Madrid and Monaco, the Colombian has failed to reach those same heights since agreeing to a big-money loan deal at Old Trafford. United manager Louis van Gaal has been so unimpressed with Falcao's performances that the striker has even been made to spend time training with the club's Under-21s team. Falcao has struggled to replicate the sort of form he showed while at Porto, Atletico Madrid and Monaco . Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal at one point demoted Falcao to the club's Under 21s team .
Radamel Falcao was hugged by a young supporter and posed for a selfie while training with his Colombia team-mates in Bahrain . Colombia face Bahrain on Thursday as part of their mini-Asian tour . Falcao has struggled in front of goal for Manchester United this season . He has failed to reproduce the form he showed at his previous clubs . READ:  Falcao will be offered to Liverpool on loan this summer . CLICK HERE for all the latest Manchester United news .