Liverpool vs Man United: Team News and Key Updates

As Liverpool prepare to host Manchester United at Anfield, both sides enter this classic rivalry under intense pressure. Arne Slot, who guided Liverpool to the Premier League title last season, now faces his first major challenge as manager after three consecutive defeats to Crystal Palace, Galatasaray, and Chelsea. This weekend’s clash with United has become more than just a rivalry — it’s a vital test of Liverpool’s resilience.

For Man United, Ruben Amorim earned some breathing space before the international break with a 2-0 victory over Sunderland, thanks to goals from Mason Mount and Benjamin Šeško. However, their away form remains a major concern. United haven’t won at Anfield since January 2016, and they are currently winless in their last five Premier League away matches.

Preparation for the trip has been far from ideal. Several key Man United players were absent from Thursday’s training at Carrington. According to Sky Sports reporter Danyal Khan, both Noussair Mazraoui and Lisandro Martínez were missing, raising fresh doubts over their availability. “He’s not quite ready to return to team training yet after being ruled out in February with an ACL injury. United are really taking care with his recovery,” Khan explained. Both players are considered senior figures in Amorim’s leadership group.

In addition, Bruno Fernandes, Amad Diallo, Matheus Cunha, and Casemiro were also missing from training, though reports suggest they were granted extra recovery time after international duty. Casemiro and Cunha only recently returned from the Far East following friendly matches.

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With several first-team regulars unavailable, Amorim has turned to the club’s academy for reinforcement. Eight young prospects — Jacob Devaney, Tyler Fletcher, Shea Lacey, Sam Mather, Bendito Mantato, Reece Munro, Chido Obi, and Jim Thwaites — were seen training with the senior squad. It remains uncertain how many will make the matchday lineup, but the youthful additions hint at a potentially thin United bench.

Meanwhile, updates from Liverpool’s camp remain limited, though Slot is expected to demand a fierce response at Anfield. The home crowd will anticipate intensity, early pressure, and a statement performance to halt their losing streak. A fourth straight defeat would be a serious setback, while a dominant win over United would quickly restore belief.

With Man United’s injury concerns and poor record at Anfield, Liverpool enter the fixture as favourites. Still, when it comes to Liverpool vs Man United, history shows that logic rarely decides the outcome.

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