Liverpool are due to take on Manchester United next Monday.
Jamie Carragher has told Sky Sports that the condition which Liverpool’s and Manchester United’s players return from the international break in could have a major impact on who wins the match between the two sides next Monday.
Liverpool are due to face United at Anfield, in a highly anticipated derby match.
The Reds go into the match three points ahead of United, but Carragher believes that it would be a tough match – especially as both sides have had two weeks off.
“It is a big game, with a lot of new players in that side now,” Carragher said. “But it feels like in the Premier League every game is a big game now.
“This is extra special, under the lights at Anfield, and there’s been some great games there, you think of the 3-3 game all that time ago. It will be a great atmosphere, and I think Liverpool will go in confident with the way they’re playing.
“But it’s always difficult on the back of international games – who you bring back, what time they come back, did anyone pick up any injuries, so that will have bearing too.”
Liverpool go into the match against United as the favourites, after making an impressive start to the new campaign.
Jurgen Klopp’s men have caught the eye through their attacking displays, which have earned them great credit.
United, meanwhile, begun the campaign in flying form – but their performances have dipped in recent times.
The Red Devils have won just one of their last four Premier League matches, and have slipped down into sixth place in the table.
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