The South American duo were rested for United's Premier League match against West Brom on Saturday having travelled afar to represent their respective countries just days prior to the Albion game.
"Anderson only returned on Saturday morning and Tevez didn't get in until late afternoon on Friday, so we didn't consider them," United boss Sir Alex Ferguson told MUTV.
"We have a squad which should be able to cope with the number of games we are facing, and we have enough exeprience in different positions."