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Manchester United team news: Louis van Gaal rules star out of FA Cup final
LOUIS VAN GAAL has ruled Luke Shaw out of Manchester United’s FA Cup final clash with Crystal Palace.
Van Gaal believes Shaw must aim for next season
Shaw suffered a horrific double leg break against PSV Eindhoven in the Champions League back in September.
And while the England international has returned to training at United, his Dutch manager admitted that he is not yet at a competitive level.
“I have always said to Luke that he can play in the final to keep his motivation high, but now I cannot say that anymore because we are in the final,” Van Gaal said.
However, there was some good news for the Red Devils as both Matteo Darmian and Ashley Young could be in contention for a place at Wembley.
Young has not played since United last faced Palace, in the league on April 20, while Darmian limped off against Norwich at Carrow Road after only 16 minutes.