Liverpool may make four changes against Man United, posing a new dilemma for Klopp. #anfield |
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Liverpool may make four changes against Man United, posing a new dilemma for Klopp. #anfield
Liverpool continued their pursuit of an unprecedented quadruple of trophies by comfortably advancing in the Europa League against Sparta Prague on Thursday. Cody Gakpo scored twice, with Darwin Nunez, Bobby Clark, Mohamed Salah, and Dominik Szoboszlai also finding the net in a 6-1 victory at Anfield, securing an 11-2 aggregate triumph. Now, Liverpool shifts their focus to the FA Cup, facing bitter rivals Manchester United in the quarter-finals on Sunday. Concerns Over Konate: Despite fielding a strong lineup against Sparta, Liverpool made early substitutions to ensure their best XI for the upcoming match against Manchester United. However, Ibrahima Konate is unlikely to feature due to ongoing hamstring troubles. Virgil van Dijk is set to return after being rested, while Joe Gomez could fill in at right-back, with Conor Bradley deputizing for the injured Trent Alexander-Arnold. Caoimhin Kelleher remains the preferred goalkeeper in the absence of Alisson Becker. Midfield Options: Klopp has several midfield options, with Dominik Szoboszlai and Alexis Mac Allister likely starters alongside Wataru Endo. Harvey Elliott and Bobby Clark are also in contention, with Ryan Gravenberch back from injury. Curtis Jones is still sidelined, along with Thiago Alcantara and Stefan Bajcetic. Forward Line: Mohamed Salah is expected to start on the right flank, with Luis Diaz returning on the left. Darwin Nunez and Cody Gakpo are vying for the central role, while Elliott, Jota, and Doak remain unavailable. Youngsters such as Kaide Gordon, Lewis Koumas, and Jayden Danns could feature from the bench. |