The Colombian has made just 12 Premier League starts since moving to Old Trafford on a lucrative one-year loan deal from Monaco last summer - a move that looks increasingly unlikely to be made permanent.
Falcao has rarely impressed in a United shirt but Maradona insists the problem lies with Van Gaal, who was recently described as a "bad man" by Franck Ribery in an exclusive interview with Goal.
"Van Gaal is not a cool guy. He is closer to the devil than anything else," Maradona told reporters at a press conference in Colombia ahead of his participation in a 'pro peace match'.
"The World Cup was great and I think everyone felt Colombian at least for a while, when James [Rodriguez] or [Juan] Cuadrado had the ball.
"If Falcao was there, Colombia may be celebrating their first WC glory.
"Falcao was conditioned due to his severe injury. Moving from France to England was tough and he needed to adapt himself."
Maradona also had words of praise for James Rodriguez, who has established himself as a key player for Real Madrid after a scintillating breakout performance at last summer's World Cup in Brazil.
"James is a talented left-footed player," he added. "Exquisite, ideal... like many left-footed footballers."
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