Manchester United and Liverpool both enjoyed successful preseason friendly wins recently; here’s how their starting lines could look against one another.
Virgil van Dijk and Ibrahima Konate will remain at the heart of Liverpool’s defensive system, while Mac Allister, Szoboszlai and Gravenberch should provide flank support. Diogo Jota, Mohamed Salah and Diaz should comprise their forward line.
Overview
Luis Diaz and Mohamed Salah both scored for Liverpool against Manchester United to ensure an early dominance at Old Trafford this season. Luis Diaz opened up scoring, while Mohamed Salah extended their recent dominance. It looked as though Liverpool would continue their reign of Old Trafford dominance this time round.
Reds’ chances of victory have been compromised due to Mason Mount being sidelined for several weeks with a muscle injury and their newly signed player Manuel Ugarte failing to register in time.
Alisson Becker will likely start in goal for Liverpool alongside Trent Alexander-Arnold and Virgil van Dijk. Ibrahima Konate will partner Virgil van Dijk in central defence after replacing Jarell Quansah; Alexis Mac Allister and Ryan Gravenberch should form a double pivot in front of Casemiro and Mainoo; while Amad Diallo may give way to Alejandro Garnacho who has impressed in both of Liverpool’s opening two matches off the bench; forward Marcus Rashford and Jota should both start given their experience of big game action.
What is the predicted Manchester United line up?
United is expected to field an eleven-man squad this time out, including Andre Onana in goal, Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Victor Lindelof and Harry Maguire as likely starting back four members. New signing Federico Chiesa may or may not be included in the lineup.
Erik ten Hag will have to make an important call at centre back, where Luke Shaw and Tyrell Malacia remain out injured. Matthijs de Ligt has shown impressive form off the bench and should be given the chance to start in place of either.
Diogo Dalot and Noussair Mazraoui will battle it out for starting positions at right back.
Kobbie Mainoo could remain in midfield despite a disappointing showing against Brentford, having been one of Man Utd’s key players last season and still an integral component in this one. Casemiro has impressed so far this term but must improve upon his consistency while right winger Alejandro Garnacho will provide support alongside Mohamed Salah in attack against Manchester United’s defence. The Liverpool front three will look to open up spaces while stretching Manchester United defence.
Who scored for Liverpool vs Manchester United?
Mohamed Salah scored 10 Premier League goals at Old Trafford to equal Alan Shearer’s all-time record, while Luis Diaz made sure Liverpool recorded a convincing win under their new manager Arne Slot.
Early on, the visitors seized control of this match as two mistakes from Casemiro allowed Salah and Diaz to score goals for them respectively. Trent Alexander-Arnold almost added one himself but his attempt was correctly ruled offside by VAR.
United struggled to gain any ground in the match and were punished when Kobbie Mainoo lost possession and Virgil Van Dijk took advantage of his situation to head home a goal from close range.
At half-time, The Reds made one change when Josh Zirkzee replaced Rasmus Hojlund who was injured during the match. New signing Federico Chiesa could make his debut against Manchester City on Wednesday if all goes according to plan.
Who is in the Liverpool lineup for Man U?
Recent matches between Manchester United and Liverpool at Old Trafford have produced few goals from either team, so this could be the game that marks a turning point as Manchester United attempts to take advantage of space behind Liverpool’s high press.
Erik ten Hag’s summer acquisitions will be put through their paces against Merseyside powerhouse Liverpool FC, with several set to play. Although Mason Mount and Manuel Ugarte notably missed out, Erik still boasts an impressive squad for this match-up.
Alisson will start in goal for Liverpool while Trent Alexander-Arnold and Virgil van Dijk should return from injury at centre back. Ibrahima Konate and Ryan Gravenberch will partner each other at centre back while Alexis Mac Allister and Luis Diaz will provide width. Mohamed Salah and Diogo Jota will lead the line. Curtis Jones remains uncertain following missing their win against Brentford while new arrival Federico Chiesa remains out following his summer transfer from Juventus.
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Final words
Manchester United F.c. Vs Liverpool F.c. Lineups, Liverpool will field their usual back four of Alexander-Arnold, Konate, Van Dijk and Robertson despite any injuries to players such as Alexander-Arnold. Ryan Gravenberch should take up his deepest position to allow Dominik Szoboszlai and Alexis Mac Allister to push high up the pitch and support Salah and Luis Diaz from both ends of the pitch.
Up front, Diogo Jota must find pockets of space where he can dart into and stretch United’s defense before crossing for Mohamed Salah or Luis Diaz to tap in. In support of Jota should come Darwin Nunez and Gakpo who can provide an extra attacking element when necessary.
Manchester United are without key players such as Marouane Fellaini, Luke Shaw, Ander Herrera and Chris Smalling for Sunday’s clash against their arch-rivals Chelsea; but that shouldn’t stop them from going all out to secure a crucial away win against them in what should be an exciting encounter. Both teams need a good start to their seasons this Sunday so this game should deliver!
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