Date: Tuesday 19th April, 2022
Time: 8:00 pm
Stadium Anfield
Referee Martin Atkinson (England)
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Team News
Liverpool
Liverpool were handed a slight scare with Diogo Jota ahead of the FA Cup semi-final, but the Portuguese attacker was fit enough to come on as a substitute at Wembley after shaking off that knock.
Klopp is therefore expected to be working with a fully-fit squad once again and will likely shuffle the pack a tad, with Joel Matip expected to come back in for Konate, despite his recent hot streak in front of goal.
Jordan Henderson could also take the place of Naby Keita in midfield, and a well-rested Roberto Firmino staked his claim for more minutes in the attack with a well-taken brace in the recent Champions League meeting with Benfica.
Liverpool possible starting lineup:
Alisson; Alexander-Arnold, Matip, Van Dijk, Robertson; Henderson, Fabinho, Thiago; Salah, Firmino, Mane
Manchester United
In contrast, Man United do have a number of players occupying spots in the medical bay, as Rangnick once again works around a depleted midfield with Fred (hip) and Scott McTominay (foot) both set to miss out once more.
Striker Edinson Cavani and left-back Luke Shaw are definitely sidelined until at least May with their respective issues, and the latter is now highly unlikely to return before the season concludes.
Reports had falsely claimed that Mason Greenwood was due to return to first-team training with the Red Devils - the striker remains suspended by the club - but on a positive note, Raphael Varane is in with a chance of returning for the imminent meeting with top-four rivals Arsenal.
It would not be surprising to see Rangnick introduce Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Nemanja Matic for some more defensive solidity, which will surely see Jesse Lingard sacrificed after he made his first league start of the season against Norwich.
Bruno Fernandes was involved in a car accident on Monday, but he did not sustain any serious injuries and will be fine to take part on Tuesday.
Manchester United possible starting lineup:
De Gea; Wan-Bissaka, Lindelof, Maguire, Telles; Matic, Pogba; Elanga, Fernandes, Sancho; Ronaldo
Prediction: Liverpool 3-1 Manchester United
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