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Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal has revealed 'a lot' of his players have contracted a virus.
Van Gaal revealed during the press conference that a number of his players are doubtful ahead of Saturday's trip to Crystal Palace after a virus swept through the squad.
"We have a virus in our dressing room," Van Gaal said.
"I have a little bit of pain in the throat. (James) Wilson also has had that for one week but is recovering now. Maybe he can be on the bench (at Palace).
"A lot of players are suffering (from it)."
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The good news for Van Gaal is that defenders Jonny Evans (sciatica) and Marcos Rojo (adductor) are in contention for a place in the squad for the trip to London after overcoming their respective injury problems.
"Rojo is coming back but (I may) put him on the bench or something like that," Van Gaal said.
"Evans is a candidate for the bench but he needs match rhythm."
