Up to seven players in doubt for Liverpool vs Manchester United at Anfield this weekend in what could end up being another one-sided
Liverpool welcome Manchester United to Anfield for a crucial Premier League clash on Sunday, with the hosts looking to extend their lead at the top of the table against their struggling rivals.
Arne Slot’s side is currently enjoying a six-point advantage over second-placed Arsenal with a game in hand.
Liverpool enters the fixture in formidable form, having won their last four matches in all competitions and remaining unbeaten in 23 games since their sole defeat to Nottingham Forest in September.
Manchester United, meanwhile, sit 14th in the table, just seven points above the relegation zone.
Ruben Amorim’s side have lost their last three Premier League matches without scoring, most recently falling to a 2-0 defeat at Newcastle
Liverpool Team News
Joe Gomez -Ruled out
The versatile defender sustained a hamstring injury during Liverpool’s 5-0 victory over West Ham and will be sidelined for “quite a bit” according to manager Arne Slot.
Gomez was forced off in the first half of that match and is expected to be out for several weeks.
Ibrahima Konate – Doubt
The French center-back has been out since November with a knee injury but could make his return this weekend. Konate is scheduled to resume full training on Friday, though his involvement against United remains uncertain.
Conor Bradley – Doubt
Like Konate, Bradley has been sidelined since November with a hamstring issue. The right-back is set to return to training on Friday but may need time to regain match fitness.
Federico Chiesa – Doubt
The Italian forward continues to build up his fitness and remains a doubt for the weekend’s clash
Manchester United Team news
Victor Lindelof – Ruled out
The Swedish defender was forced off in the first half against Tottenham and faces an extended spell on the sidelines with an unspecified injury.
Luke Shaw – Ruled out
Having just recovered from a calf problem, Shaw has now picked up a hamstring injury and will be out for several weeks.
Mason Mount – Ruled out
The midfielder remains sidelined with an unspecified injury that forced him off during the Manchester derby. Manager Amorim has confirmed Mount will be out for “several weeks”.
Suspensions
Liverpool have no suspended players.
Manchester United welcome back both Bruno Fernandes and Manuel Ugarte following their suspensions against Newcastle last week.
