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Charlotte Coates

Manchester United set to be without five key players for Liverpool clash at Anfield

Manchester United are set to be without five players as they take on Liverpool at Anfield in the Premier League this evening. The Reds can move to the top of the Premier League table if they avoid defeat at home.

United interim boss Ralf Rangnick revealed he won't be able to select the likes of Raphael Varane, Scott McTominay and Fred for the trip to Anfield while Luke Shaw and Edinson Cavani could miss the remainder of the season through injury.

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has no injuries to worry about and can select his starting XI from a squad full of confidence after reaching the FA Cup final with a 3-2 win over Manchester City at Wembley on Saturday afternoon.

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United's defence, that conceded two goals against bottom of the league Norwich City, could be unchanged for the clash at Anfield due to the absences as Harry Maguire is set to be partnered by Victor Lindelof at centre half.

"Rapha didn't train with the team, he was on the pitch with one of our rehab coaches," Rangnick said. "In regard to injuries, we have the same situation as we had in the last two games."

A doubt was placed over Bruno Fernandes' involvement in the game after a car crash on Monday morning, but the Portuguese midfielder trained as normal the same day and will be available for selection against Liverpool.

"Yes, he's training with the team," Rangnick added. "Obviously the accident happened on the way to Carrington but as far as I know nobody was injured. He trained with the team, he was okay and will be okay for tomorrow."

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