Liverpool could do without four players against Man Utd with Konate touch and go | Soccer

Liverpool could be missing four key players as they prepare for a decider against Manchester United at Anfield. The Reds will be hoping for a victory which could put them nine points clear in the standings. Premier League summit, while United struggle to recover from four consecutive defeats.

For LiverpoolConor Bradley remains sidelined until the end of the month and Federico Chiesa’s fitness is being managed. It is unclear whether Chiesa will be on the bench for United’s visit.

Their recent 5-0 defeat to West Ham also came at a cost: defender Joe Gomez limped off due to hamstring problems. Director Arne Slot expressed concerns about Gomez’s injury after the match.

He said: “You saw Joe Gomez’s injury today. If a player says he wants to stop, he needs to be changed.

“In a sprint we all know it’s a hamstring and we all know it’s going to take a while before it comes back. I don’t know how long but it will be out for a while. These situations can occur within a season.”

The setback opens the door for Jarell Quansah or Ibrahima Konate, who is close to returning from a knee injury, to step up in defense.

The dilemma Slot now faces is which of the defenders to field, with Quansah looking keen to prove his worth if he gets the nod to start.

LiverpoolThe young Manchester United defender has called on the Reds to treat their upcoming clash with United as yet another obstacle in their quest for victory.

Talk to Liverpoolon ‘s official website, he said: “It’s such a huge match (against Manchester United) but I just see it as another game we have to win. Anything I can do to help the team, if asked, I’m ready.

“This is the training we’ve been putting in and we’re just (pretty much) trying to feel as confident as possible really getting on the field and knowing we’re ready.

“I think the coaching staff has done a great job of helping us. Obviously I haven’t played too many minutes, but just being ready and knowing that I’m ready will always put me in a good position.

“It’s tireless work. It’s hard, to be honest. Obviously you train a lot, you run a lot (post-match), but yeah, it’s just about trying to keep your body ready and to form good habits. That’s what you do. “What I have to do: stay ready.”