Last month’s defeat dashed the Reds’ dreams of a quadruple in Jurgen Klopp’s final season at the helm. Nonetheless, they maintain their position atop the Premier League standings following Thursday’s triumph over Sheffield United as they enter Gameweek 32.
Despite grappling with injuries, Klopp’s squad has displayed resilience throughout the season thus far, aiming to secure and retain their leading status by Sunday evening.
Anticipating the showdown at Old Trafford, here’s the potential starting lineup Klopp might field for a victory against Manchester United:
Liverpool Predicted Lineup vs. Man Utd (4-3-3)
Goalkeeper (GK):
- Caoimhin Kelleher: Demonstrated sharp reflexes with an early crucial save against Sheffield United, eyeing his third clean sheet of the league season.
Right Back (RB):
- Conor Bradley: Unfortunate own goal scorer in the previous match but expected to bounce back from the setback.
Centre Backs (CB):
- Ibrahima Konate: Suffered a heavy challenge but likely to feature after evading serious injury concerns.
- Virgil van Dijk: Focused on marshaling Liverpool’s defense against a struggling United attack.
Left Back (LB):
- Andy Robertson: Recently returned from an injury scare on international duty, showcasing his playmaking prowess with another assist.
Midfielders (CM):
- Dominik Szoboszlai: Vocal about Liverpool’s title aspirations, the Hungarian has been instrumental in his debut season at Anfield.
- Wataru Endo: Set to resume his role in holding midfield, enabling Alexis Mac Allister’s creative freedom.
- Alexis Mac Allister: Continues to shine with consistent goal contributions in recent club outings.
Forwards (RW, ST, LW):
- Mohamed Salah (RW): Substituted early in the previous game, the Egyptian forward remains a potent threat, especially against United.
- Darwin Nunez (ST): Versatile striker with a knack for finding the net, eager to add to his goal tally.
- Luis Diaz (LW): In scintillating form since the turn of the year, the winger poses a significant attacking threat.
As Liverpool aims to maintain their position atop the league table, Klopp’s selection for the clash against Manchester United promises an exciting spectacle at Old Trafford.