Bruno Fernandes headlines list of six Manchester United players missing from training ahead of Liverpool clash
Manchester United were missing several key first-team players in training today as they prepare for Sunday’s trip to Anfield.
Liverpool will welcome their fiercest rivals in what will be both sides’ first game after the October international break. The Premier League champions have only two confirmed absentees — Alisson Becker and Giovanni Leoni (via Premier Injuries). There had been some concern over Ryan Gravenberch and Ibrahima Konaté following minor knocks during international duty, but both issues are believed to have been precautionary, and the pair are expected to be available this weekend.
Who missed Manchester United training?
According to George Flood of The Standard, several familiar names were absent from United’s training session at Carrington earlier today. Bruno Fernandes, Amad Diallo, Matheus Cunha, Casemiro, Noussair Mazraoui, and Lisandro Martínez were not involved. The first four reportedly received additional rest after late returns from international duty.
Mazraoui joined Morocco’s national squad but didn’t feature due to a minor injury concern, while Martínez — still working his way back from an ACL problem — might not be ready until United’s clash with Brighton later this month.
Liverpool seeking redemption at Anfield
Although some United stars were missing from training, Fernandes, Amad, Casemiro, and Cunha are all expected to be available for selection on Sunday. The fitness of Mazraoui and Martínez remains uncertain, but overall, both Ruben Amorim and Arne Slot should have near full-strength squads to choose from.
United have drawn their last two visits to Anfield despite sitting below Liverpool in the table on both occasions. The Reds, meanwhile, will be determined to bounce back after three straight defeats — a poor run that has seen their momentum stall. Should Arsenal win at Fulham on Saturday, Liverpool could find themselves four points adrift before kickoff.
For Slot’s men, Sunday’s clash is about more than just rivalry; it’s a chance to prove their recent slump was only temporary and to reassert their dominance in the title race.