Man United injury news as Erik ten Hag’s starting centre-backs vs Liverpool revealed

Manchester United only have Harry Maguire and Willy Kambwala available to start as Erik ten Hag selects his side to face Liverpool.

Manchester United have seen a huge injury crisis hit their back line as Erik ten Hag had to substitute both Raphaël Varane and Jonny Evans through injury against Chelsea on Thursday evening.

After Lisandro Martínez and Victor Lindelöf were both ruled out earlier this week for at least a month through injuries they sustained against Brentford and in training the days after, this has hurt Ten Hag’s men even more.

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And now, according to the reliable X account INSIDERUTD1, only Harry Maguire and Willy Kambwala are fit enough to start at centre-back against Liverpool on Sunday afternoon, with Raphaël Varane and Jonny Evans therefore unavailable from kick-off – although it was not stated if they would still be involved in the squad or not.

Beyond this, Luke Shaw and Tyrell Malacia both remain on the sidelines, meaning that Diogo Dalot and Aaron Wan-Bissaka will start as full-backs.

Elsewhere, after the Chelsea tie, Ten Hag revealed that he also “had” to take Casemiro off in the second half, hinting that the Brazilian may have a problem. There has been no update since. Anthony Martial may return soon, but not in time for the Liverpool tie.

However, after the tie, Ten Hag revealed that he also “had” to take Casemiro off in the second half, hinting that the Brazilian may also have a problem. There has been no update since on the fitness of all three players.

In more general news, United will remain without Lisandro Martínez, Luke Shaw, or Victor Lindelöf, who are all expected back sometime next month. Tyrell Malacia remains out until next season, while Anthony Martial may return soon.

For Liverpool, Wataru Endo is expected to be fit after sitting out the meeting against Sheffield United on Thursday due to a knock.

“That’s my information. We rested him today,” Klopp said. “We had a feeling there could have been a chance for tonight, but if we leave him out, then there is a big chance for Sunday. I hope that didn’t change.”

Joel Matip (knee) and Thiago Alcantara (muscular) are both out through long-term problems, while Liverpool will also be without Trent Alexander-Arnold, Alisson Becker, and Diogo Jota, although the trio are close to returning to full training.