MANCHESTER UNITED COULD be without a total of 12 first team players for this Saturday’s trip to Arsenal after an injury-heavy international break for Louis van Gaal’s side.
The Old Trafford treatment table has seen a lot of action so far this season and it will be gone into overdrive after the last few days.
Goalkeeper David De Gea suffered a dislocated finger while training with Spain and has been labelled a doubt for Saturday’s match.
Meanwhile Angel Di Maria is also a concern after going off injured in Argentina’s friendly with Portugal at Old Trafford last night, thanks to a hefty challenge from United loanee Nani.
Daley Blind has been confirmed as out for four to six weeks after he limped off injured in The Netherlands 6-0 win over Latvia on Friday with ligament damage.
Rafael, Jonny Evans and Phil Jones are also doubts while Luke Shaw picked up a knock in England’s friendly with Scotland last night, although the left-back did play on.
England midfielder Michael Carrick is also struggling for fitness after a groin strain suffered in England training last week.
Some positive news for United fans however is that Radamel Falcao could return on Saturday after a three game absence due to injury.
Long-term members of the United injury club; Marcos Rojo, Ashley Young and Jesse Lingard, will also miss out.
