Rooney was shown a red card for a reckless challenge on West Ham's Stewart Downing during yesterday's Premier League clash at Old Trafford, which Manchester United won 2-1.
"Wayne will be a great miss, as he played very well and I was very pleased with him", Van Gaal explained to the BBC.
However, the Dutchman insists he can have no complaints about Rooney's sending off for what amounted to a professional foul.
"I call that a professional foul", he said.
"Maybe you don't want to hear it but in professional football you make professional fouls", Van Gaal added.
Manchester United play Everton next weekend, followed by a trip to West Brom and then a visit from Chelsea.
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