Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal has dispelled fears over Angel di Maria's fitness by claiming that the Argentine is expected to feature against Arsenal on Saturday.

The 26-year-old was thought to be a doubt for the trip to the Emirates after picking up a knock during his nation's 1-0 defeat to Portugal at Old Trafford on Tuesday.

Despite initial concerns, Van Gaal has claimed that the former Real Madrid star has trained normally, but left-back Luke Shaw could be missing due to a knock he suffered playing for England in Tuesday's 3-1 victory over Scotland.

Goalkeeper David de Gea is expected to start for the Red Devils, despite dislocating his finger during a training session with Spain last week.

"Di Maria has trained today normally so I don't think that is a question mark, but Shaw is," Van Gaal told reporters. "De Gea is good, no problem."

Meanwhile, Daley Blind is expected to be out for a significant period of time with a knee injury, but Van Gaal has rejected initial suggestions that the Dutchman is facing a six-month layoff.