Rafael Out For Rest Of The Season With Rib Injury

Manchester United right-back Rafael will miss the rest of the season with a rib injury, manager Louis van Gaal has confirmed.

Rafael came off during an U21 game against Leicester on Monday after an aerial collision with Anthony Knockaert.

Van Gaal said: "It's unbelievable. He has broken his ribs so he shall not play any more this season for Manchester United. It's very unfortunate."

Adnan Januzaj suffered an ankle injury in the same match but it is not as serious and he could be fit for contention against Everton.

"(His injury) is not so heavy," Van Gaal said.

Van Gaal also revealed United will be without Marcos Rojo, Michael Carrick, Phil Jones and Robin van Persie for their trip to Goodison Park.

Daley Blind has a knee knock, but has a chance of playing.

"Only Blind maybe can reach the game against Everton but Jones, Carrick and Rojo cannot play," van Gaal said.

Jonny Evans is available for selection against Everton after serving his seven-match ban following an altercation with Newcastle striker Papiss Cisse.

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