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Louis van Gaal provides injury update on Martial, Darmian and Smalling
MANCHESTER UNITED boss Louis van Gaal has received a triple injury boost ahead of their match against Watford.
Chris Smalling hurt his shoulder against Shrewsbury Town in the FA Cup
United have had a lengthy list of injured players in recent weeks and were without 15 players in their 3-2 win over Arsenal on Sunday.
Marcos Rojo was forced off in the second half after picking up a knock in a challenge with Danny Welbeck.
While Donald Love suffered a suspected hamstring injury during the under-21’s 2-1 win over Middlesbrough last night.
Bur Van Gaal is optimistic Anthony Martial, Matteo Darmian and Chris Smalling could all return for the fixture at Old Trafford.
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He said: "Players are coming back. It is positive.
“I think Martial can play, Darmian can play and maybe Smalling - we'll wait and see for tomorrow."
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