Manchester United winger Di Maria to miss Liverpool clash

Published Dec. 12, 2014 11:43 a.m. ET

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Angel di Maria will miss Manchester United's crunch match against Liverpool on Sunday.

United's record signing has missed the last two games with a hamstring injury and will not be in the match day squad this weekend, manager Louis van Gaal confirmed at his pre-match press conference on Friday.

The good news for Van Gaal is that defenders Rafael and Phil Jones are both back from their long-term groin and shin injuries.

Having seen his first campaign interrupted by injuries, it is something of a relief for the Dutchman to see Jones and Rafael return. The duo have both been out for almost two months.

"Now, I have only four players injured, so that's better than ever I believe," the United manager said.

"Only (Luke) Shaw, (Chris) Smalling, Di Maria and (Daley) Blind (are out)."