Rooney trained on Tuesday after missing Saturday's 2-1 win over Watford with illness.
But asked if Rooney would regain his place in the XI, Van Gaal said: "No, not automatically."
Striker Anthony Martial is also fit, but midfielder Ander Herrera and defender Phil Jones are unavailable.
Marouane Fellaini, who also missed the Watford match, has recovered from a calf injury.
But Van Gaal said the Belgian midfielder, Martial and Rooney would have to "show on the training ground" that they deserved a starting place for the Group B match.
Group B leaders United will progress to the knockout stage with victory, though PSV will have other ideas as they seek the win that could take them top of the section instead.
United were beaten 2-1 in Eindhoven in the reverse fixture and Van Gaal described that match as "very disappointing", not just because of the result but also because of the loss of Luke Shaw to a broken leg.
But asked if Rooney would regain his place in the XI, Van Gaal said: "No, not automatically."
Striker Anthony Martial is also fit, but midfielder Ander Herrera and defender Phil Jones are unavailable.
Marouane Fellaini, who also missed the Watford match, has recovered from a calf injury.
But Van Gaal said the Belgian midfielder, Martial and Rooney would have to "show on the training ground" that they deserved a starting place for the Group B match.
Group B leaders United will progress to the knockout stage with victory, though PSV will have other ideas as they seek the win that could take them top of the section instead.
United were beaten 2-1 in Eindhoven in the reverse fixture and Van Gaal described that match as "very disappointing", not just because of the result but also because of the loss of Luke Shaw to a broken leg.
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