Liverpool XI v Manchester United (4-2-3-1): Ibrahima Konate decision made as £60m player returns as Liverpool will look to extend their lead at the top of the Premier League table…

Liverpool XI against Manchester United (4-2-3-1): The decision regarding Ibrahima Konate has been finalized as the £60 million player makes his return, with Liverpool aiming to increase their lead at the top of the Premier League standings.

Ibrahima Konate’s return prompts decision as Liverpool prepares for £60m player against Manchester United.

As Liverpool gears up to face Manchester United at Anfield on Sunday, they aim to solidify their position at the top of the Premier League standings.

Currently in excellent form, the Reds have suffered only one league defeat this season and are also performing well in the Champions League and Carabao Cup.

In contrast, Manchester United is struggling, sitting 14th in the Premier League after three consecutive losses.

TBR Football examines the potential starting XI that Arne Slot might select for the 4:30pm GMT match against Ruben Amorim’s team.

Team news for Liverpool v Manchester United

Joe Gomez will be sidelined for several weeks due to a hamstring injury sustained during the victory over West Ham.

On a positive note, defenders Conor Bradley and Ibrahima Konate have both returned to full training.

Additionally, midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai is back in contention after serving a one-match suspension.

For Manchester United, midfielders Bruno Fernandes and Manuel Ugarte are available again after serving suspensions against Newcastle.

Marcus Rashford is uncertain due to illness, while Victor Lindelof, Luke Shaw, and Mason Mount remain unavailable due to injuries.

Liverpool’s predicted XI against Manchester United

Liverpool’s defensive lineup is largely settled, featuring Alisson Becker in goal, along with Andrew Robertson, Virgil van Dijk, and Trent Alexander-Arnold.

Arne Slot faces a decision regarding Van Dijk’s partner in central defense, given Gomez’s injury and Konate’s recent return.

The Liverpool manager may opt to ease Konate back into action, potentially starting Jarell Quansah in place of Gomez.

Alexis Mac Allister and Ryan Gravenberch have excelled in the midfield for the Reds this season, and both are expected to retain their positions.

With Szoboszlai returning from suspension, he is likely to be eager to contribute, which may lead Slot to substitute Curtis Jones with the £60 million player for the upcoming match.

Mohamed Salah will be looking forward to another successful match against Manchester United, while Cody Gakpo and Luis Diaz are both performing exceptionally well and are anticipated to remain in the starting lineup.

Liverpool’s predicted starting XI against Manchester United (4-2-3-1): Alisson; Alexander-Arnold, Quansah, Van Dijk, Robertson; Mac Allister, Gravenberch; Salah, Szoboszlai, Gakpo; Diaz.