Anfield will play host to the 25th Premier League fixture of the season as Liverpool prepares to face off against Manchester United. The rivalry between these two clubs is unparalleled in English football.
They are indisputably the two most successful teams in the country, with Manchester United holding the record of 20 league titles, while Liverpool boasts six Champions League trophies, double that of their closest English rivals, none other than Manchester United.
This season, Manchester United has undergone another transformation under the leadership of Erik ten Hag, and many now view them as serious contenders for the title, alongside Arsenal and City. However, true to the tradition of not directly competing with them at the top, Liverpool has once again fallen surprisingly low in the standings.
Liverpool News
Klopp has confirmed that there are no new injury concerns or players returning from injury for the upcoming match. However, winger Luis Diaz (knee), midfielders Thiago Alcantara (hamstring) and Arthur Melo (match fitness), as well as defenders Joe Gomez (knock) and Calvin Ramsay (knee) remain unavailable. Midfielder Naby Keita is currently uncertain.
Alisson Becker is set to be in goal, with Virgil van Dijk and Ibrahima Konate forming the centre-back pairing. Trent Alexander-Arnold and Andy Robertson are expected to start on the flanks, while Fabinho and Stefan Bajcetic will start in the midfield. Captain Jordan Henderson will also be in the midfield. Attacking duties will be handled by Mohamed Salah and Darwin Nunez on the flanks, but Klopp will have to decide on the central attacker between Diogo Jota, Roberto Firmino and Cody Gakpo.
Manchester United News
Man United players Missing the Anfield trip will be midfielder Donny van de Beek due to a knee injury, Christian Eriksen due to an ankle injury, and forward Anthony Martial due to a groin problem. Although winger Jadon Sancho and left-back Luke Shaw are expected to be fit, they are currently listed as doubtful due to illness and unspecified issues, respectively.
In goal for United will be David De Gea, while Raphael Varane and Lisandro Martinez are expected to form the central defensive partnership. On the right side of the defence, Diogo Dalot is likely to start instead of Aaron Wan-Bissaka, while Tyrell Malacia will start on the left if Luke Shaw is not fully fit.
Casemiro and Fernandes will play key roles in the midfield, and Fred is expected to join them as the third man. Marcus Rashford will be one of the two players flanking Wout Weghorst in attack, with the other spot to be filled by Jadon Sancho (if he is fit), Alejandro Garnacho, or Antony, depending on Erik ten Hag’s decision.
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