[Pre Match Thread] Liverpool vs Manchester United
Liverpool vs Manchester United
Competition: Premier League | Date: 17th January
Kick off: 16:30 GMT | Venue: Anfield
Referee: Paul Tierney | TV: Sky Sports
Team News:
Possible starting XI:
--------------de Gea--------------
---AWB---Bailly---Maguire---Shaw----
--McTominay----Fred------Pogba-------
-------------Fernandes---------------
------Rashford--------Martial--------
Lindelof should be fit
Martial also passed fit despite being forced off vs Burnley
Brandom Williams and Phil Jones are the only confirmed players out
Injuries/Suspensions:
| Player | Injury/Ban | Position | Return Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Williams | TBC | RB | TBC |
| Facundo Pellistri | COVID-19 | FW | TBC |
| Phil Jones | Knee | CB | January |
Form guide:
Last 3 meetings:
| Result | Comp | Venue | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2-0 L | Premier League | Anfield | 20/21 |
| 1-1 D | Premier League | Old Trafford | 20/21 |
| 0-0 D | Premier League | Old Trafford | 18/19 |
Opposition News
Joel Matip still a doubt. Virgil van Dijk and Joe Gomez are already ruled out and Naby Keita is definitely missing.
Summer recruits Konstantinos Tsimikas and Diogo Jota are sidelined but Thiago Alcantara returned to the side recently.
“Joel is close,” said Klopp. “Does it make sense to throw him in after one or two sessions? I don't know. We will have a look at how he trains.
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