Manchester United are looking for a surprise result against league leaders and bitter rivals Liverpool in the Premier League this Sunday.
The Red Devils are under huge pressure and head to Anfield on the back of four defeats on the spin, with Ruben Amorim unable to produce any positive changes during his spell. first six weeks on the contact line. A visit to the red half of Merseyside is the last thing the Portuguese manager needs as he looks to turn around Manchester United’s fortunes.
Injuries He can no longer be blamed for the Red Devils’ woeful form and performances, with Amorim still looking unsure of his best starting line-up. The former Sporting CP boss may be reluctant to experiment with his Anfield line-up, with fears of a possible trump.
Here’s how Manchester United could be queuing this weekend.
GK: Andre Onana – Invigorated at the start of the campaign, Onana, like the majority of his teammates, has returned to being an unconvincing and confidence-less wreck in recent weeks. He’s sure to be busy this weekend against the most threatening forward line in the division.
CB: Matthijs de Ligt – De Ligt made his first start for Manchester United in the reverse fixture and put in a very poor performance in 3-0 home defeat. Things haven’t improved for the Dutchman, who could hardly cut a more contrasting figure than compatriot Virgil van Dijk at the moment.
CB: Harry Maguire – Man Utd have given the go ahead to extend Maguire’s contract as they look for leadership and the hulking defender will provide some authority in defense on Sunday. He will be kept on his toes by the relentless Luis Diaz, whose pace and quick feet can cause serious problems.
CB: Lisandro Martinez – Martinez’s smaller stature has proved a problem in recent weeks, with the Argentine bullied by Joelinton as Newcastle United doubled their advantage at Old Trafford last Monday.
RM: Noussair Mazraoui – Anthony Gordon offered the Moroccan no respite last time out and Cody Gakpo will prove a similarly stern challenge for the capture of the summer. It could be a long afternoon at Anfield.
CM: Kobbie Mainoo – Mainoo was the man to replace Joshua Zirkzee after just 33 minutes against Newcastle and the midfielder offered at least a little more protection than his teammates.
CM: Manuel Ugarte – The persistence and toughness of the Uruguayan will be essential against them Liverpoolwith Manchester United likely to be under constant pressure. He returns from a one match suspension which saw him lose the defeat of Newcastle.
LM: Diogo Dalot – One of the few decent performers against Newcastle as he came on from the lesser known left side. However, a battle with the league’s most experienced player, Mohamed Salah, will be an entirely different proposition.
RF: Amad Diallo – The Ivorian has been one of the few bright sparks in a dark season for the Red Devils and created the winning moment in the FA Cup meeting between the two sides last season.
ST: Rasmus Hojlund – After showing signs of life at the start of Amorim’s reign, Hojlund is now five games without a goal. The powerful Denmark international must offer more to Man Utd’s misguided frontline.
LF: Bruno Fernandes – Fernandes has not been immune to criticism this season and a third red card of the campaign did not help his team against Wolverhampton Wanderers. The skipper missed the defeat at Newcastle last time out through suspension.
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2025-01-04 21:00:00
