August 28th 2024.
It's been a busy week for Manchester United as they prepare for their upcoming Premier League match against Liverpool. The team is hoping to have their latest acquisition, Manuel Ugarte, available for the game. The Uruguayan midfielder is set to undergo a medical on Wednesday with his new club, after a deal worth an initial £42 million was agreed upon with Paris Saint-Germain.
If everything goes smoothly, United should have Ugarte registered in time for Sunday's match against Arne Slot's side. However, it's uncertain whether manager Erik ten Hag will risk playing Ugarte without much time to train with his new teammates. He may have to make changes elsewhere, as Mason Mount, who started in the first two Premier League matches, was forced off at halftime in their game against Brighton.
Mount's first season with United was plagued by injuries, and ten Hag didn't want to take any chances with his fitness. The manager will provide an update on Mount's condition at his pre-match press conference later this week. The midfielder is currently doubtful for the upcoming game, along with Rasmus Hojlund and Leny Yoro. Luke Shaw is also still unavailable, with his return not expected until after the September international break.
In the meantime, Noussair Mazraoui and Diogo Dalot are expected to continue in their respective fullback positions, with Matthijs de Ligt still waiting for his first start. Ten Hag also has a decision to make in the wide positions, with Alejandro Garnacho pushing for a spot in the starting lineup. One player who may not feature in the game is Scott McTominay, as he is reportedly close to a move to Napoli.
Meanwhile, Liverpool manager Arne Slot has already settled on his preferred starting XI, with Ryan Gravenberch and Diogo Jota playing important roles in midfield and attack. The only change made in their last game was Ibrahima Konate coming in for Jarell Quansah, who was substituted at halftime in the opening weekend due to an injury sustained in training.
As the game approaches, fans and pundits are speculating about how both teams will line up. For United, it's predicted that Onana, Mazraoui, Maguire, Martinez, Dalot, Casemiro, Mainoo, Garnacho, Fernandes, Rashford, and Zirkzee will make the starting XI. On the other hand, Liverpool's predicted lineup includes Alisson, Alexander-Arnold, Konate, van Dijk, Robertson, Gravenberch, Mac Allister, Salah, Szoboszlai, Diaz, and Jota.
For those looking to catch the game, it will be televised on Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Main Event at 4pm on Sunday. It's been a highly anticipated match, and with new signings and injuries on both sides, it's sure to be an exciting one. Fans can't wait to see how their teams will perform and who will come out on top in this Premier League showdown.
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