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Di Maria picked up a knock at Old Trafford last night. PA Wire/Press Association Images

Louis van Gaal could be without 12 players for Saturday's game with Arsenal

The list of absentees just gets longer and longer for Louis van Gaal.

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.

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