Liverpool will look to start the new year in style when they host rivals Manchester United in the Premier League on Sunday.
The Reds are flying high Table top And they will want to continue their exceptional form in 2025. Their first test comes from arch-rival Manchester United, who head to Anfield devoid of confidence and stranded in the bottom half.
Liverpool will be overwhelming favorites to pull off an impressive win on Sunday, and their short injury list will boost their strength.
Here are the ones that are not available to Liverpool Against Ruben Amorim's team.
Liverpool would have enjoyed a perfect day away to West Ham United last weekend had Joe Gomez not been injured. The center back was injured in the 37th minute Winning 5-0 He was replaced by young Jarel Quansah.
Unfortunately for the Reds, Gomez will be out for the foreseeable future after suffering a hamstring injury, with Slott confirming that he is certain to be out for a “few weeks” at the very least.
The Dutchman admitted: “Joe is of course not in a good place when it comes to his injury. He will be out of action for a few weeks, that's for sure.”
Ibrahima Konate has been noticeably absent from Liverpool's defense recently after suffering a knee injury during the 2-0 win over Liverpool. real madrid In late November. He has been missing since then but could return this weekend against the Red Devils.
Slott confirmed that the centre-back returned to full squad training on Friday ahead of the visit of Manchester United, but that does not necessarily guarantee him a place in the starting XI or matchday squad. However, it will likely be available in some capacity.
Connor Bradley has also been absent since then UEFA Champions League Victory over Real Madrid, as the right-back suffered a hamstring injury against the European champions. However, like Konate, Slott revealed that Bradley could return on Sunday.
“Connor and Igbo will train with us today (Friday) for the first time,” Slott said in his pre-match press conference.
“So, (I'm) curious and interested to know exactly where they are, of course. They've worked hard to get back into the team but the next step is always, 'How do you handle the team sessions?'” They'll be training with us today, two of them.
“I hope everyone – except Joe Gomez – will be ready to be part of the game on Sunday.”
Absence of Liverpool players from the Manchester United match
|
player |
condition |
|---|---|
|
Joe Gomez |
outside |
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Ibrahima Konate |
available |
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Connor Bradley |
available |
