With the FA Cup quarter-final showdown between Liverpool and Manchester United on the horizon, Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp is grappling with selection challenges, primarily centered around the injury status of defender Ibrahima Konate. As the highly anticipated match against their arch-rivals approaches, Klopp has offered glimpses into Liverpool’s potential lineup for Sunday’s clash.
Konate, who suffered a thigh injury in Liverpool’s match against Sparta Prague, remains uncertain for the upcoming fixture despite being named in the France squad for the international break. Klopp has cast doubt on Konate’s participation, revealing that the defender has not returned to training and is unlikely to play against Manchester United.
However, there is encouraging news regarding midfielders Ryan Gravenberch and Bobby Clark. While Clark was substituted during Liverpool’s dominant win over Sparta Prague, Klopp anticipates both players being available for the FA Cup clash.
With the possibility of Clark’s participation, Alexis Mac Allister is primed to join the midfield ranks alongside Wataru Endo and Dominik Szoboszlai, creating a formidable trio behind Liverpool’s attacking formation.
At the forefront of the attack is Mohamed Salah, recently achieving a milestone by becoming the first Liverpool player to score 20 goals in seven consecutive seasons. Backed by Darwin Nunez and Luis Diaz, Salah is set to lead Liverpool’s offensive charge against Manchester United.
In the defensive lineup, Virgil van Dijk is poised for a return, pushing Jarell Quansah to the bench, while Joe Gomez, boosted by a recent call-up to the England squad, is expected to pair up with van Dijk in the central defense.
Liverpool possible starting lineup:
Kelleher; Bradley, Gomez, Van Dijk, Robertson; Mac Allister, Endo, Szoboszlai; Salah, Nunez, Diaz
