12 players could miss Manchester United vs Liverpool
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The Argentine centre-back was shown a straight red card in United’s defeat to Leeds United after pulling Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s hair during an aerial challenge — an act of violent conduct spotted by the video referee and confirmed by referee Paul Tierney.Matthijs de Ligt – DoubtDe Ligt has not played a single minute since coming off during United’s win over Crystal Palace on 30 November – more than five months ago – with what was initially described as a minor lower back complaint.It remains to be seen if he will feature vs Liverpool but it seems highly unlikely.Matheus Cunha – Minor doubtCunha is United’s biggest attacking doubt for the game. The Brazilian, who has registered 10 goal involvements in 30 league appearances this season, came off late in the win at Chelsea on 20 April clutching his groin and was subsequently ruled out of the 2-1 win over Brentford.“He had a bit of a sore hip flexor after the game against Chelsea.
It’s nothing too serious, but unfortunately, he misses out tonight.”Luke Shaw – DoubtThe England left-back came off midway through the second half against Brentford after picking up an unknown injury.Patrick Dorgu – Minor DoubtDorgu has been out since tearing his hamstring in United’s win at Arsenal in January — the same period in which he had been one of United’s standout performers, having scored three goals in quick succession earlier in the campaign. Salah came off during Liverpool’s 3-1 win over Crystal Palace having felt something in his hamstring.
Slot confirmed post-match the injury “didn’t look promising,” and while the Georgian goalkeeper posted on Instagram to reassure supporters it was not a long-term structural issue, he has been ruled out for several weeks.Alisson Becker – Minor DoubtAlisson has missed Liverpool’s last six matches with a recurring hamstring injury — his second such problem of the season — and Sunday represents his most pressing target for a return. The Brazilian was working towards a comeback ahead of the Crystal Palace fixture, but Slot remained cautious in his pre-match press conference, saying “let’s see if tomorrow comes too early,” and Alisson did not feature.Slot will give him every possible chance to be fit but will provide a late verdict.Conor Bradley – OutBradley’s season has been over since January, when the Northern Irish right-back suffered a serious knee injury – involving damage to multiple ligaments, including the anterior cruciate – during the game against Arsenal.