The current International break has added David De Gea and Daley Blind to Manchester United’s already huge injury list. According to PhysioRoom.com United have had 39 injuries since Louis van Gaal officially took charge. Currently seven first team players including Marcos Rojo, Phil Jones and youngster Jesse Lingard are nursing the treatment table with a trip to Emirates looming around the corner.
To further add misery to Louis van Gaal, Michael Carrick had pulled out of England’s squad with a groin injury and the extend of his injury is yet to be confirmed by the England camp. Although Fellaini and Ander Herrera can replace Blind and Carrick at midfield against the Gunners, it is the back four that will come under severe pressure when the face the likes of Alexis Sanchez, Danny Welbeck, Ox and Theo Walcott.