Ander Herrera and Phil Jones join Manchester United growing injury list after last gasp victory over Watford

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Manchester United defeated Watford 2-1 in the Premier League
Ander Herrera was forced off the field with a hamstring injury in first half
Phil Jones was replaced with a twisted ankle and is doubtful to face PSV
Spain midfielder joins likes of Wayne Rooney, Anthony Martial, Marouane Fellaini and Michael Carrick on injury list

Published: 09:38 EST, 21 November 2015 | Updated: 12:38 EST, 21 November 2015

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Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal is facing a fully blown injury crisis ahead of the Champions League clash against PSV Eindhoven.

Ander Herrera and Phil Jones both limped off during Saturday's win over Watford with respective hamstring and ankle injuries.

Van Gaal also revealed striker James Wilson sustained a knee injury in training on Friday, causing him to miss the trip to Vicarage Road.

Ander Herrera hold his head after going down injured in Manchester United's victory over Watford

Ashley Young checks on his team-mate as medical staff treat the Spain midfielder at Vicarage Road

The 26-year-old was forced off the pitch after 25minutes with a suspected hamstring injury

Herrera has started United's last three consecutive games after forcing his way back into the starting XI

The trio are now doubt for the clash against the Dutch club on Wednesday.

United were already without Wayne Rooney (illness), Anthony Martial (foot), Michael Carrick (ankle), Marouane Fellaini (calf), Antonio Valencia (ankle) and Luke Shaw (broken leg) for the Barclays Premier League clash.

Van Gaal is hopeful Rooney, who was given yesterday off to shake off the bug, will recover in time to face PSV.

Nevertheless, the United manager is facing a selection headache ahead of the midweek clash.

'We are in a lousy period because we have a lot injuries, particularly after the international break,'

'We have a big problem now. Jones and Herrera are not heavy injuries but they are unlikely to play on Wednesday.'

Phil Jones (floor) is also a doubt to face PSV Eindhoven after being taken off with an ankle injury

Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal is facing a mounting injury crisis at Old Trafford

Wayne Rooney (left) and Anthony Martial (centre) are sidelined after returning from international duty

MANCHESTER UNITED INJURY LIST

Ander Herrera

Phil Jones

Wayne Rooney

Anthony Martial

Michael Carrick

Marouane Fellaini

Antonio Valencia

Luke Shaw

James Wilson

Herrera, who has started three consecutive games in October after forcing his way into Van Gaal's plans, had only just spoken of taking his opportunities ahead of congested schedule that sees United play 14 games in two months.

Speaking to Manchester Evening News, the 26-year-old said: 'I want to play as many games possible, but I prefer to think about the next game which is Watford away.

'We have a busy schedule approaching which is good for everyone.

'I remember I spoke to Ashley Young earlier in the season and he told me that in England, December and January is a crucial time.

'We want to fight for everything this season - the Premier League, Champions League and FA Cup.