Liverpool aim to book a return to Wembley later today as their quest for a quadruple title continues. But when the Reds take on Manchester United, an old rival stands in their way.
Jurgen Klopp will lead his side to Old Trafford in the FA Cup this afternoon, with the Liverpool manager aiming for three more trophies before he leaves Anfield this summer. Of course, the Reds have already qualified for the Carabao Cup following their win over Chelsea at Wembley last month.
If they can get past Erik ten Hag’s side this afternoon, they can return to London. But they will have to do so with up to 10 players potentially out injured.
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Klopp will make a decision on Ibrahima Konate and Bobby Clarke in the second half, but it seems unlikely that the duo will be included in the squad. The former did not take part in training on Friday, while the latter was sent off during Thursday’s Europa League game against Sparta Prague, but Klopp gave an encouraging update on his injury.
Elsewhere, it’s the usual suspects who will no doubt miss the trip to Manchester. However, Curtis Jones, Trent Alexander-Arnold and Diogo Jota are not far away from returning, and Alisson Becker should not be too far behind them.
Due to the Brazilian’s absence, Caoimhin Kelleher will continue to serve as his substitute in goal. Virgil van Dijk is almost certain to return to the starting lineup, but Klopp will have to decide between Joe Gomez and Jarrell Quansah as to who his partner should be.
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Ryan Gravenbirch has returned to training and is back in contention for midfield. Due to his recent injury, he is unlikely to start, but he could be on the bench.
Alexis Mac Allister is likely to return to the engine room, while Luis Diaz will aim to return to front three. Klopp is confident Mohamed Salah will be ready to start again, despite being forced to make a last-minute substitution on Thursday due to Clarke’s injury and forcing him to abandon plans to keep Mohamed Salah from playing the full 90 minutes. admitted that it was.
Here at Liverpool.com we provide the manager with a complete list of players available when the Reds take on Manchester United in the FA Cup.
goalkeeper: Caoimhin Kelleher, Adrian and Fabian Mrozek.
Defender: Virgil van Dijk, Joe Gomez, Andy Robertson, Jarrell Quansah, Kostas Tsimikas, Conor Bradley.
Midfielder: Alexis Mac Allister, Dominik Szoboszlai, Wataru Endo Harvey Elliott, Ryan Gravenbirch, James McConnell.
forward: mohamed salah Darwin Nuñez Luis Diaz Cody Gakpo, Kaide Gordon, Luis Koumas, Jaden Dans.
injured players: Alisson Becker, Thiago Alcantara, Stefan Bajcetic, Curtis Jones, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Joel Matip, Diogo Jota, Ben Doak.
Players with doubts: Ibrahima Konate, Bobby Clarke.
