Liverpool vs Manchester United: 5 Key players to Miss Liverpool Match – Trouble looms large for Manchester United as the Red Devils are all set to miss the services of 5 key players in the upcoming most anticipated fixture against Liverpool. Manchester United manager Ralf Rangnick issued an update ahead of the game where he stated that five players Fred, Raphaël Varane, Scott McTominay, Luke Shaw and Edinson Cavani are all expected to miss the game against Liverpool. Follow Premier League and Liverpool vs Manchester United Live Updates on InsideSport.IN
A clash against the mighty Liverpool is extremely important as the Manchester Reds would be expecting a positive result to keep their Top 4 hopes alive and thereby securing their place to play the UEFA Champions League next season. But Manchester United missing these five players can be a big trouble for Rangnick and Co.
Liverpool vs Manchester United: BIG TROUBLE for Manchester United as FIVE key players are injured ahead of clash against Liverpool
The Reds are preparing for kick-off in Merseyside on Tuesday and, ahead of the fixture, Rangnick met with journalists for his pre-match press conference at Carrington.
Edinson Cavani, Scott McTominay, Luke Shaw and Raphael Varane all missed United’s previous two fixtures; last week’s defeat at Everton and Saturday’s victory over Norwich City.
Rangnick says Fred, Raphaël Varane, Scott McTominay, Luke Shaw and Edinson Cavani are all expected to miss the game against Liverpool #mulive
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Fred was forced off in the first half at Goodison Park and joined the aforementioned Reds on the sidelines for the weekend win over the Canaries.
Speaking in a press conference on Monday afternoon, Rangnick revealed that all five remain unavailable and will miss the trip to Liverpool on Tuesday.
Liverpool vs Manchester United: BIG TROUBLE for Manchester United as FIVE key players are injured ahead of clash against Liverpool
“Rapha [Varane] didn’t train with the team. He was on the pitch with one of our rehab coaches,” said Rangnick. “But with regard to injured players, we have the same situation that we had in the last two games.”
Ralf also provided an update on United midfielder Bruno Fernandes, who was involved in a car accident on his way training on Friday morning.
“The accident happened on the way to Carrington,” said the German. “But as far as I know, nobody was injured. He trained with the team and he was okay, and that’s why I think he will also be ok for tomorrow.”
Liverpool vs Manchester United: BIG TROUBLE for Manchester United as FIVE key players are injured ahead of clash against Liverpool
