How Mauricio Pochettino’s Man United could line up against Liverpool

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Both teams have cause to win the game and with Liverpool as favourites how will Pochettino set up his team to handle their threats? Will Mauricio Pochettino turn to youth to overhaul Man United’s defence?

(Getty)Keeping a formation the players are used to means that Pochettino’s decision in attack comes down to who will lead it. Possible 4-2-3-1 line-up at Anfield: Lammens; Dalot, Yoro, Maguire, Dorgu; Tielemans, Mainoo; Diallo, Fernandes, Cunha; MbeumoBut what if Pochettino takes more of a risk?

Still, Pochettino could try it and the extra man in defence would lead to a somewhat nullifying effect on Liverpool’s attack. Possible 3-4-3 formation: Lammens; Yoro, Maguire, Martinez; Dalot, Mainoo, Tielemans, Dorgu; Mbeumo, Fernandes, CunhaWhoever Pochettino decides to go with, United will enter the game as heavy underdogs but a strong performance with signs of improvement could be enough to reignite their season whatever the result at Anfield.