Manchester United may face a shortage of players for the match against Liverpool as the team has encountered two new injuries

The injury concerns at Manchester United have given Liverpool a potential advantage as they prepare to face their rivals in the upcoming FA Cup clash. Following their 4-3 defeat at the hands of Chelsea, Manchester United find themselves in a defensive predicament with both Jonny Evans and Raphael Varane sustaining injuries during the match. Varane was forced off at the end of the first half and was replaced by Evans, who himself had to be substituted later due to an injury. This leaves Erik ten Hag with a limited choice of available center-backs, with both Lisandro Martinez and Victor Lindelof sidelined for another month. As a result, Ten Hag finds himself with only Harry Maguire and youth prospect Willy Kambwala as the viable options in the central defensive role.

The absence of key defensive players in Manchester United’s lineup has offered Liverpool an opportunity to adopt a more attacking strategy for the pivotal fixture at Old Trafford. After the tumultuous defeat at Chelsea, Ten Hag provided updates on the conditions of Evans and Varane, expressing uncertainty regarding the severity of their injuries. He emphasized the importance of experienced leaders on the pitch, acknowledging the challenges of managing the game under such circumstances.

In addition to the defensive setbacks, Manchester United’s injury woes extend beyond their defensive line, with Anthony Martial still recovering from groin surgery and Luke Shaw, as well as Tyrell Malacia, sidelined. These absences further compound the challenges facing Manchester United as they prepare to host Liverpool. The combination of defensive uncertainties and ongoing injury recoveries within the team’s squad adds an intriguing layer of anticipation to the upcoming clash between the two historic rivals.