Liverpool are expected to go to Old Trafford without Ibrahima Konate as he recovers.
The Frenchman appeared to have a muscle problem during the Reds’ 5-1 victory over Sparta Prague in the Czech Republic.
Despite the fact that the problem was discovered early on, the former RB Leipzig defender’s FA Cup quarter-final against Manchester United appears to be too soon.
“The Reds are likely to make the journey to Old Trafford without defender Ibrahima Konate, who may not recover in time from the injury that ruled him out of the previous two games,” according to the club’s official website.
The Reds advanced to the next round of the Europa League with an 11-2 aggregate victory over Brian Priske‘s side.
The Sparta manager praised Jurgen Klopp‘s squad, describing them as a Champions League team.
How will Liverpool line up against Manchester United?
In Konate’s absence, Joe Gomez will likely replace his 24-year-old comrade in the heart of the defence.
Conor Bradley‘s form should earn him another start at right-back.
Andy Robertson is likely to start at left back in Manchester.
Manchester United Injury News
Erik ten Hag announced a likely triple injury boost for his top-four contenders this weekend. Rasmus Hojlund, Harry Maguire, and Aaron Wan-Bisaka might all return to action.
“They returned to the pitch. Partly in the beginning of the week, and today we had a session when they were all training,” the Dutch head coach was reported as saying by liverpoolfc.com.
Mason Mount has also returned to team training. However, it remains to be seen whether the Englishman will play any role.
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