Manchester United journey to Anfield on Sunday afternoon searching for their first away win in opposition to the Reds because the 2015/16 season.
If Ruben Amorim’s aspect win, they are going to grow to be the primary Portuguese supervisor to win consecutive Premier League video games.
Final season’s outcomes at Anfield had been among the greatest in years. United received the sport with a 2-2 draw, with equalizers from Lisandro Martinez and Amad within the eightieth minute. It was the primary time the Crimson Devils had scored at Anfield because the 2018/19 season.
Amorim spoke about Martinez’s availability in his pre-game press convention, together with different group information.
Staff information on Manchester United’s journey to Liverpool
The variety of accidents within the United squad has decreased because the season progresses, which is necessary for Amorim. Martinez has been sidelined since February, however a visit to Anfield appears too quickly for the 2022 World Cup winner.
The United supervisor confirmed the 27-year-old has been again on the grass for a number of weeks and it will not be lengthy earlier than he’s again in full coaching.
Martinez is “virtually returning to group coaching,” Amorim stated.
Nousair Mazraoui is one other participant United have been with out for a number of weeks. Amorim has made it clear he doesn’t know whether or not he can be out there for the journey to Anfield, however when requested if he would characteristic in opposition to United, a Crimson Devils consultant stated: “We do not know.”
Though it was not talked about within the press convention, Aiden Haven was frightened about his function with England Beneath-20s. Nevertheless, an article within the Manchester Night Information reported that United had been “downplaying” potential issues with their proficient centre-back.
As for the opposite gamers concerned with the nationwide group this week, Amorim admitted they’re “prepared” to play on Sunday. Whereas the selection of wing-backs is puzzling, there are actually a number of totally different choices in the case of the composition of the beginning XI.
Wingback Amorim’s secret weapon
All through Amoamu’s tenure as United supervisor, it has not been simple for him to discover a appropriate place as a wing-back.
Patrick Dorg tends to be an choice on the left.
Mazraoui on the precise performs his function nicely, however there isn’t a assure he’ll characteristic in opposition to the Reds.
This leaves Amorim with two choices. Amad is one in all them, however there may be additionally a very good likelihood he’ll select a extra defensive choice in Diogo Dalot.
The Portuguese right-back has proven his versatility underneath his compatriot, however proper wing-back is undoubtedly his forte.
The 26-year-old, born in Braga, has performed on each flanks for United this season. Nevertheless, he has performed on the precise wing in 4 of his six appearances, and began the season opener in opposition to Arsenal.
His extra defensive method may make him a greater choice than Amad from the beginning. Dalot can be competing immediately in opposition to Kodi Gakpo, who has been in nice type this season.
The Dutchman has scored two objectives and supplied two assists in seven Premier League video games up to now.
United’s quantity two is a right-back by commerce and he actually presents quite a bit from a defensive perspective. In comparison with Amad this season, he has received 1.08 tackles per sport within the defensive third, in comparison with 0.2 for the Ivorian.
Dalot vs Amado – 25/26 PL Stats | ||
|---|---|---|
State (per 90) | share | Amado |
intercept | 0.81 | 0.4 |
Proportion of dribblers tackled | 100% | 42.9% |
Defensive third deal with win | 1.08 | 0.2 |
key go | 1.62 | 1.6 |
accomplished cross | 1.08 | 0.2 |
Statistics from FBref | ||
Nevertheless, because the numbers within the desk present, Dalot is a menace going ahead. In different phrases, which means that he’s not merely a defense-oriented choice by the Crimson Devils coach.
However he actually has the defensive expertise to comprise Gakpo, one in all Liverpool’s largest attacking threats.
As Statman Dave stated, United’s defenders are an “underrated” member of the group.
His capability from a defensive perspective might be key in opposition to a menace like Gakpo as United search a uncommon victory at Anfield.
