Van Gaal has revealed that the Frenchman suffered a a light hamstring injury, that made him miss United's victory over FC Midtjylland.
That striker became United's second player that would sit out a game after been included in the staring line up, after De Gea suffered similar fate in the first leg in Denmark.
His injury ended up being a blessing in disguise for United as his substitute Marcos Rashford, stole the show on the night, netting a brace on his debut.
Van Gaal thinks the young striker took the best decision not to force himself to play.
"It should be his first muscle injury (since joining United).
"But he is smart and wise to step out. It is not a rupture or anything like that. A tight hamstring. I don't think it is very heavy."
This means the striker stands a small chance if making the Arsenal game on Sunday.
Van Gaal also thinks fatigue could have caused Martial's injury.
"Anthony can be tired. He's only 20 and he's played all the matches so it's not so remarkable. He stepped down himself and that I like very much.
" He is very intelligent - he steps down when his hamstring is tight.
Van Gaal was speaking to BT Sports after the game. Via official Man United's website.
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