Marcus Rashford should return to the Manchester United starting lineup against Liverpool at Old Trafford on Sunday.
Manchester United will be desperate to return to winning ways when they welcome Liverpool to Old Trafford on Sunday afternoon. And Erik ten Hag has new injury concerns hampering his preparations ahead of his side’s latest fixture.
Raphael Varane, Jonny Evans, and Casemiro picked up minor issues earlier this week against Chelsea. The Dutchman is thus sweating over the fitness of the trio, with none of the players expected to be ready to feature in the starting lineup.
Meanwhile, Luke Shaw (hamstring), Lisandro Martinez (calf), Victor Lindelof (thigh), Tyrell Malacia (knee), and Anthony Martial (groin) remain on the sidelines. Meanwhile, Erik ten Hag had spoken about Varane, Evans, and Casemiro after the defeat to Chelsea, his final comments ahead of the Liverpool clash.
The Manchester United manager said, “That doesn’t help in such moments if you have to manage the game, [it helps] that there are leaders on the pitch. Also Casemiro we have to take off. That doesn’t help. They know how to deal [with pressure] and how to bring the win over the line. I can’t tell now what it is in prospect of Sunday but we have to take them both off.”
The lack of clarity on the availability of Varane and Evans means Willy Kambwala will line up alongside Harry Maguire in the central defensive partnership. Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Diogo Dalot should continue as the two full-backs, with Andre Onana taking his usual spot between the sticks.
As for the midfield unit, ten Hag can pick between Scott McTominay and Mason Mount to replace Casemiro, with the latter producing decent cameos since returning to action. Mount should get the nod to be Kobbie Mainoo’s partner in the double pivot in the middle of the park.
Antony was excellent against Chelsea, producing one of his best performances this season. However, Marcus Rashford should return to the starting lineup against Liverpool, joining Bruno Fernandes and Alejandro Garnacho in the offensive department. Finally, Rasmus Hojlund will lead the line for Manchester United against the Merseyside club.
Predicted Manchester United XI: Onana; Wan-Bissaka, Maguire, Kambwala, Dalot; Mount, Mainoo; Garnacho, Bruno Fernandes, Rashford; Hojlund
