As pre-season draws to a close, Manchester United and Liverpool gear up for a thrilling clash in South Carolina this Saturday. This Premier League titans’ face-off promises high stakes and high drama, with both teams eager to end their summer tours on a high note.
Recent Performances and Team Form
Manchester United comes into this match with mixed pre-season results, recently securing a victory in a five-goal thriller against Real Betis. Despite their win, the Red Devils are grappling with injuries, including new signing Leny Yoro, who faces a three-month layoff due to a foot injury. Rashford, Antony, and Rasmus Hojlund are also sidelined, adding to Erik ten Hag’s challenges as he prepares for the Community Shield against Manchester City.
Liverpool, on the other hand, are riding high after a 2-1 victory over Arsenal. Harvey Elliott shone brightly in this encounter, setting up goals for Mohamed Salah and Fabio Carvalho. With no new injuries reported, manager Arne Slot can look back at the USA tour with pride, focusing on righting the wrongs of the previous season.
Key Players and Lineups
For Manchester United, Hannibal Mejbri and Mason Mount have a chance to make a mark, given the injuries to Rashford and Antony. Andre Onana and Jonny Evans are expected to bolster the defense. Meanwhile, Liverpool is likely to see Ibrahima Konate and Ryan Gravenberch make their first pre-season appearances. Curtis Jones and Diogo Jota are also fit and ready to contribute.
Predicted Manchester United Starting XI: Onana; Wan-Bissaka, Evans, Lindelof, Amass; Casemiro, Eriksen; Diallo, Mount, Mejbri; McTominay
Predicted Liverpool Starting XI: Kelleher; Bradley, Konate, Van den Berg, Tsimikas; Elliott, Endo, Gravenberch; Salah, Jota, Carvalho
Match Prediction
Given Liverpool’s stronger pre-season form and Manchester United’s injury woes, this match is poised to be evenly contested. Fatigue and extreme heat might play a role, potentially leading to a 1-1 draw.
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