24 Apr 2015

Rafael adds to United injury woes

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Rafael Da Silva (File)

Manchester - Manchester United have suffered yet another defensive injury with right-back Rafael da Silva ruled out for the rest of the season after breaking his ribs.

Manager Louis van Gaal told MUTV that the Brazilian suffered the injury in an Under-21 match against Leicester this week.

United, who lie in third place, a point behind Arsenal and one ahead of neighbours Manchester City, do have centre-back Jonny Evans available again after a six-match ban for Sunday's Premier League match at Everton.

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