FILE PHOTO (EDITORS NOTE: COMPOSITE OF IMAGES - Image numbers 1140640499,1139964960 - GRADIENT ADDED) In this composite image a comparison has been made between Jurgen Klopp, Manager of Liverpool (L) and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, Manager of Manchester United. Liverpool and Manchester United meet ina Premier League fixture at Anfield on January 19,2020 in Liverpool. ***LEFT IMAGE*** SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - APRIL 05: Jurgen Klopp, Manager of Liverpool looks on prior to the Premier League match between Southampton FC and Liverpool FC at St Mary's Stadium on April 05, 2019 in Southampton, United Kingdom. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images) ***RIGHT IMAGE*** WOLVERHAMPTON, ENGLAND - APRIL 02: Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, Manager of Manchester United looks on prior to the Premier League match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Manchester United at Molineux on April 02, 2019 in Wolverhampton, United Kingdom. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)
Liverpool will be visiting rivals Manchester United in the 4th round of the FA Cup. The Reds have struggled immensely in their last few games, winning just the one game in the last five. The only win came in the last round against Aston Villa.
On the other hand, Manchester United are cruising with quite some momentum under their belt. Both these sides eked out a draw last time they played but this time, a winner has to emerge. The Reds will be buoyed by the fact that the game is at Old Trafford, where the hosts have somewhat struggled.
Jurgen Klopp will have a few injury concerns to deal with. There remain long-term absentees Van Dijk, Joe Gomez and Diogo Jota. The duo of Naby Kieta and Kostas Tsimikas also remain out. Some good news will be the return of Joel Matip to defensive duties. However, captain Jordan Henderson might be a doubt with his groin injury.
Alisson has proved his worth time and again in the side with crucial saves in every game.
The youngster is horribly out of form and looks no close to getting back to his best.
His return should help given how depleted Klopp’s defensive resources are.
The Brazilian still continues in the backline in the absence of key defenders.
Perhaps one of the better defenders currently, Robertson has been producing his best.
The Spaniard has been in sublime form in the last few games with his all-round midfield play.
Shaqiri has been trusted to play in the midfield and he hasn’t done too badly.
Will be vital to the side’s domination in midfield with his work rate and energy.
Should return to the starting line-up after just featuring as a substitute in the last game.
Firmino really needs to start finding the goals Liverpool so desperately need and soon.
Mane has always impressed with his tireless contributions through the game and should retain his place.