Liverpool team news v Man Utd: Slot rolls the dice with Frimpong decision among two changes

There were also concerns about Milos Kerkez in the days leading up to the fixture, although Slot’s press conference update on Friday suggested that the Hungarian had a chance of recovering in time.

We now know the Liverpool starting XI to take on Man United this afternoon.

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Liverpool starting XI to face Man United

There are two enforced changes in personnel from the side which began the 3-1 win over Crystal Palace eight days ago.

With Alisson and Giorgi Mamardashvili both sidelined, Freddie Woodman continues between the sticks, having excelled against the Eagles last weekend, and the familiar centre-back pairing of Virgil van Dijk and Ibrahima Konate is maintained. Curtis Jones seems likely to start at right-back once more, with Andy Robertson on the other flank.

Ryan Gravenberch is restored to the midfield alongside Alexis Mac Allister, with a domino effect reshuffle seeing Dominik Szoboszlai play in the number 10 role, Florian Wirtz move out to the left flank, Cody Gakpo start at centre-forward and Jeremie Frimpong likely to take up a right-winger berth.

Pre-match rumours that Alexander Isak misses out through injury appear to be accurate, with the Swede not in the matchday squad.

Aside from Joe Gomez and Federico Chiesa (and, to a lesser extent, Kerkez), it’s an extremely youthful substitutes’ bench for Liverpool which includes the likes of academy gems Will Wright and Mor Talla Ndiaye.

You can view the Liverpool starting XI and substitutes below, via @LFC on X: