Manchester United injury list: Phil Jones and Ander Herrera head Louis van Gaal's injury concerns after 'intense' mid-week
Both players picked up the injuries in the 2-1 win over Watford last weekend
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Your support makes all the difference.Louis van Gaal has confirmed that he will be without Ander Herrera and Phil Jones for Manchester United's away game at Premier League leaders Leicester City on Saturday evening.
Herrera has a hamstring injury and Jones has a foot injury. Both players picked up the injuries in the 2-1 win over Watford last weekend.
The manager Van Gaal says he will assess his squad after what he has called an "intense" Champions League game in mid-week against PSV Einhoven, which ended 0-0.
Van Gaal was asked if any of the players picked up injuries during the draw at Old Trafford: “It’s too early to say something about that but it was a very intense game," he explained. "I cannot say too much about that."
On Herrera and Jones, Van Gaal added: "I cannot say that also because these kind of injuries you cannot predict. I don’t think it is weeks, but I think within two weeks one of the two can come back. But I don’t know, you can never predict that, because injuries are unpredictable."
Michael Carrick could return to the United midfield.
James Wilson will also not feature as he has been loaned to Championship leaders Brighton.
United fans had high hopes for the 19-year-old striker after he scored twice on his debut against Hull under Ryan Giggs two seasons go, but he has played just twice in the league this term.
Van Gaal insists the academy graduate still has a future at the club.
"I can imagine that fans are saying that this is ridiculous, they have difficulties to score, but that is a short-term thought," Van Gaal said.
"We have to think what is better for a player like Wilson at the moment.
"He does not have too many possibilities to play on a higher level. We believe in him so he has to develop himself elsewhere. If we need him, we can call him back."
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