Liverpool team news: injuries, expected lineup and more against Manchester United

With Liverpool’s title fight already faltering with two draws in their first two games, Jurgen Klopp could have avoided further injury strikes.

But that’s exactly what the German got in what he described as “like we had a witch in the building” after meeting Crystal Palace on Monday.

Joel Matip and Roberto Firmino both missed this game after joining a long list of misses in build-up.

The Sporting News is on hand to bring you the news on whether this pair are likely to return and the rest of the Reds’ team news ahead of a delicious trip against Manchester United at Old Trafford.

Liverpool planned squad: Reds to start against United

How Liverpool’s squad looks in his 4-3-3 formation: Alisson (Goalkeeper) – Alexander-Arnold, Gomez, Van Dijk, Robertson-Elliott, Fabinho, Henderson-Salah, Firmino, Diaz

Liverpool injury news ahead of United clash

The good news for Klopp is that Firmino will return in time to fill the vacancy left by Darwin Nunes’ red card suspension against Crystal Palace.

However, Joel Matip faces a maximum two-week breakout and joins fellow defenders Ibrahima Konata and Kelvin Ramsay in his treatment room. Joe Gomez should at least be ready to replace Nat Phillips at centre-back as he started from the bench against Palace as a precaution.

But a number of long-term absentees, including midfielders Thiago Alcantara, Curtis Jones and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, will be left out. Meanwhile, Klopp’s attacking options have dwindled with the continued absence of Diogo Jota and replacement goalkeeper Kaomhin Kelleher is unlikely to return.

What were Liverpool’s and Manchester United’s scores last season?

Liverpool scored their biggest away win in history between two nemesises at Old Trafford last year, losing 5-0 to the winners. Mohamed Salah scored a hat-trick and Naby Keita and Diogo Jota also scored as Jürgen Klopp’s side rioted in Manchester.

The Reds have been victorious in his last two visits to the U-16s and have remained virtually unbeaten in the league since March 2018.