Liverpool might face a depleted Manchester United facet this weekend, with reviews suggesting two of Ruben Amorim’s key gamers have missed coaching forward of their journey to Anfield.
In keeping with EPL Index, Noussair Mazraoui and Lisandro Martinez have been each absent from United’s newest session at Carrington, leaving their availability in severe doubt.
Mazraoui has been sidelined since United’s 2-1 win over Chelsea final month and was initially anticipated to return after the worldwide break.
Nonetheless, Sky Sports activities confirmed that the Moroccan full-back was not concerned in group coaching, whereas Martinez continues his restoration from an anterior cruciate ligament harm sustained in February.
United harm issues mount as Liverpool look to reply
It’s one other setback for Amorim, who could also be compelled to show to academy gamers to fill the gaps.
The session reportedly included a number of youth names, underlining the rising pressure on their squad earlier than going through the defending Premier League champions.
Bruno Fernandes was additionally lacking, although his absence was right down to relaxation slightly than harm.
The Portugal midfielder featured in his nation’s 2-2 draw with Hungary, the place Liverpool’s Dominik Szoboszlai netted a last-gasp equaliser – one other reminder of the affect our No.8 continues to have on the worldwide stage.
Whereas United scramble to seek out options, Arne Slot’s facet have their very own health checks to handle.
Alisson Becker stays sidelined following the difficulty he picked up at Galatasaray, whereas Ibou Konate’s scenario is being carefully monitored after he withdrew from France obligation with a quad drawback.
There’s additionally concern over Ryan Gravenberch, with James Pearce reporting that the Dutch midfielder shall be assessed for hamstring discomfort after being substituted at half-time for the Netherlands final weekend.
Liverpool nonetheless coping with health assessments of their very own
Even with these setbacks, Liverpool are anticipated to have sufficient high quality and depth to manage, with the likes of Florian Wirtz and Alexander Isak seeking to make an influence and present glimpses of what’s to come back.
With United lacking key defensive figures, Slot’s males will view this as a serious alternative to construct momentum earlier than a demanding run of fixtures.
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