Manchester United vs Liverpool preview
When Erik Ten Hag joined Manchester United, he knew he had a massive task on his hand reviving the fortunes of a fallen giant. However, two games in, that task has gotten much harder. And now the Red Devils face the ultimate test as they welcome Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool. The visitors are also struggling with two points in their opening two matches, but with their squad, they will eventually turn things around. Unfortunately, the same can’t be said for Manchester United, who have been humiliated in their opening two matches.
After losing their first match against Brighton, United were thrashed 4-0 by Brentford. Their new signing Lisandro Martinez was exposed in both games. Two other signings in Tyrell Malacia and Christian Eriksen, who was played as a number 6 against Bretford, don’t inspire much confidence either.
To make matters worse, the team is also struggling to sign their desired players. The Frenkie de Jong saga appears to go nowhere. While United are trying to agree on a deal with Real Madrid for Casemiro, he alone won’t solve the team’s problem. Cristiano Ronaldo’s situation is also a point of contention, with the player stating that he will reveal everything in an interview next week.
Meanwhile, Klopp’s men will be looking for their first win, and United are the perfect team to do so. The Reds drew their opening match against a brilliant Fulham side before drawing home to Crystal Palace. Their new signing Darwin Nunez impressed in the opening match before losing his cool and getting sent off against Crystal Palace.
The team are already four points behind leaders Manchester City and Arsenal. However, Klopp is aware of the challenges he faces against City, who now have Erling Haaland in their ranks, but also against a new-look Tottenham and Arsenal.
FT: Brentford – 4:0 – Man United
Erik ten Hag has to rip apart this “SQUAD” and start rebuilding even if he has to play reserves.
Some new Illustrious Stats:
– Seven straight away losses since 1936
– First manager since 1921 to lose first 2 match #MUFC #GlazersOut
— Theatre of Dreams (@MUFC_621958) August 13, 2022
Liverpool are also facing a host of injuries currently. Thiago, Joel Matip, Roberto Firmino, Diogo Jota, Alex Oxlade Chamberlain, Ibrahima Konate, and Curtis Jones are now unavailable. This has severely impacted the club’s defence and midfield.
However, in United, Liverpool have the perfect opponent to…
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