Manchester United Injury Crisis – The Seven Inexperienced Defenders Available To Louis Van Gaal For The Weekend

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Over recent weeks a build up of injuries to players in Manchester United’s back line has now left the club in crisis.

Following Sunday’s loss to Manchester City, Marcos Rojo now joins Rafael, Phil Jones, and Jonny Evans in keeping the physio’s busy.

That is potentially the club’s first choice back four all out of action. Jesse Lingard and Ashley Young are also in the treatment room, both of whom have played at wing-back this season.

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Here is a list of the seven players now available to manager Louis van Gaal for the match against Crystal Palace on Saturday.

Tyler Blackett, 20-years-old

The youngster has played far more this season than anyone would have expected before the campaign began.

Injuries to Jones, Evans and Rojo means he is the most experienced specialist centre-back left.

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