Liverpool news today: Slot REVEALS Man United news, deadline day DEALS and Chiesa VERDICT
Following a hectic deadline day, here is this morning's Liverpool news as they take on Manchester United tomorrow afternoon.
Liverpool team news
With Arne Slot set for his first taste of Liverpool’s historic rivalry with Manchester United, we take a look at the Liverpool side set to take the field on Sunday and what players are expected to miss out on the Premier League encounter at Old Trafford.
United team news
Ahead of Liverpool’s trip to Old Trafford on Sunday to face an old foe in Manchester United, we take a look at the Red Devils and how Liverpool supporters can expect their opponents to line up this weekend.
Erik ten Hag has ensured his side make the most of the summer transfer window, completing several signings as they look to improve on their underwhelming eighth placed finish from the previous campaign.
Liverpool injury concerns
Liverpool boss Arne Slot was today provided an added injury concern ahead of his side’s mouth-watering meeting with Manchester United.
New signing Federico Chiesa is set to be out for the encounter, with Slot connoting that the forward is not yet fit enough to feature on Sunday.
Gomez stays past deadline day
Liverpool fans have been issued a major twist regarding the future of a key member of the club.The Kopites were aware of the situation regarding a potential transfer target as last night’s transfer deadline loomed large.
Joe Gomez, who enters his ninth year at the club as of this summer, had been linked with a move away from Anfield for some time.
Barnes on Chiesa
Liverpool hero John Barnes has issued a verdict on Liverpool’s sole summer signing Federico Chiesa ahead of his debut for the Reds.The Italian forward became Arne Slot’s first senior signing earlier this week, putting pen to paper on a four- year deal valued at an initial fee of £10m.
Speaking to talkSPORT on Friday morning, Barnes revealed his amazement at the sum spent by Liverpool to secure the services of the Italian.