Carrick sat out Wednesday's 2-1 Champions League victory over Wolfsburg at Old Trafford due to what was described as a minor injury.
But the 34-year-old was named in Roy Hodgson's England squad on Thursday afternoon.
And speaking later that day, Van Gaal told MUTV: "Carrick can play (at Arsenal) so I have a choice
I am happy to say there are no injuries from last night."
Source : PA
Source: PA