Liverpool trio drop early team news hint with Florian Wirtz call vs Man Utd

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Liverpool are preparing to face Manchester United with an important update on their team news ahead of the Premier League clash. The Reds are likely to benefit from a double injury boost, as both midfielder Ryan Gravenberch and defender Ibrahima Konate are expected to be fit after recent ailments. Gravenberch had a hamstring issue that caused his substitution during the Netherlands' match against Finland but is now reported as “completely fit.” Konate, who had a thigh problem that forced him out of the Chelsea game and early from his national team duties, was expected to resume training before the game, indicating he could start against United.

Despite these returns, Liverpool will be without their first-choice goalkeeper, Alisson Becker, who is still rehabilitating a hamstring injury and will miss at least the upcoming matches against Manchester United, Eintracht Frankfurt, and Brentford. This absence sees Giorgi Mamardashvili stepping in as keeper for these fixtures.

The predicted Liverpool lineup features Mamardashvili in goal, with Conor Bradley, Konate, Virgil van Dijk, and Milos Kerkez in defense. The midfield includes Gravenberch and Dominik Szoboszlai, while the attacking line is boosted by Mohamed Salah, Florian Wirtz, Cody Gakpo, and Alexander Isak, showing a strong offensive intent.

From a competitive standpoint, Liverpool is favored to win this fixture with bookmakers giving them a 63% chance, reflected in odds of -172 for a victory. Predictions hint toward a potentially high-scoring game, with markets favoring over 2.5 goals and both teams to score. Mohamed Salah is seen as a key figure in attack, being favored to score anytime during the match.

This game is crucial for Liverpool, who have slipped below Arsenal after three successive defeats prior to the October international break and now aim to reassert their Premier League title credentials against a Manchester United side looking to challenge strongly in this fixture.