Jose Enrique is reacting on Twitter to some early Liverpool team news ahead of Monday’s visit to Manchester United.
With Darwin Nunez sidelined through suspension and Diogo Jota and Roberto Firmino missing the draw with Crystal Palace on Monday night, it was looking possible that the Reds would have no recognised number nine for the trip to Old Trafford.
Liverpool have already dropped four points in the Premier League from their first two games and it’s possible that Manchester City – away to Newcastle on Sunday – will have a seven-point cushion over Jurgen Klopp’s side by the time they face the Red Devils.
It’s imperative that Klopp masterminds a victory away to Manchester United, but that looks a little more probable now.
That’s because Goal has reported that Firmino will be available for the encounter, despite missing the Palace clash earlier in the week.
And here’s how Enrique reacted to the development on Twitter:
Liverpool team news
It’s no secret that the Anfield outfit still have more injury concerns.
For instance, their midfield remains decimated with Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, Curtis Jones and Thiago Alcantara still sidelined, while recent speculation about Naby Keita might well make Klopp reluctant to start him in such a massive game while rumours are being produced about his future.
However, Firmino’s availability is a potential game-changer for Liverpool, who won 4-2 at Old Trafford a couple of years ago – and the Brazilian scored twice.
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