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Liverpool predicted lineup vs Manchester United: Who starts at Old Trafford?
Liverpool head to Old Trafford on Sunday looking to break into the top three, and the stakes couldn’t be much higher. Arne Slot‘s side have hit top gear at just the right time, entering this match with the chance to win four straight league games for the first time since their perfect five-match start.
They’ve lost only once in their last seven league trips to Old Trafford, a record that gives this squad plenty of confidence despite a long list of injuries. The Reds followed up their Merseyside derby win over Everton by beating Crystal Palace 3-1 at Anfield last Saturday, thanks to an opener from Alexander Isak and a late strike by Florian Wirtz. Liverpool arrive a bit banged up, but they’re flying.
The goalkeeper situation and defensive shape
The injury list is really dictating Slot’s choices here. He confirmed that Mohamed Salah is out of Sunday’s game, and while Alisson hasn’t been ruled out yet, it will be a very late fitness test. With Giorgi Mamardashvili sidelined for a few weeks after a knee injury against Everton, Freddie Woodman is expected to start in goal at Old Trafford.
He looked sharp against Palace, so having him between the sticks might not be the disaster some fans fear. In front of Woodman, Virgil van Dijk and Ibrahima Konaté should continue in central defence, with Andrew Robertson on the left and Curtis Jones likely covering at right-back with Conor Bradley out for the season.
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The midfield and attacking options Slot might deploy
In the middle, Dominik Szoboszlai and Alexis Mac Allister will likely pull the strings from deep, providing the work rate and vision needed to win the midfield battle. Both teams look set to use a 4-2-3-1, so whoever controls the centre of the pitch will likely run the game.
Jeremie Frimpong could start on the right wing, with Cody Gakpo on the left and Florian Wirtz in the number ten role, a spot the German has made his own since joining the club. Up top, Alexander Isak will lead the line in what should be a physical scrap against United’s defence. Liverpool are definitely thin on numbers, but they have got momentum on their side, making this one incredibly tough to predict.
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Liverpool Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1): Freddie Woodman; Curtis Jones, Ibrahima Konaté, Virgil van Dijk, Andrew Robertson; Dominik Szoboszlai, Alexis Mac Allister; Jeremie Frimpong, Florian Wirtz, Cody Gakpo; Alexander Isak