Man Utd have late injury fear ahead of Liverpool clash as three stars could miss out

Manchester United have a late injury fear ahead of their clash against rivals Liverpool on Sunday as three players could miss out.

The Red Devils head to Merseyside on a four-game unbeaten run in the Premier League and will be hoping to win at Anfield for the first time since 2016.

Liverpool also head into the game unbeaten in their last four and recent news of potential injuries for the visitors will give them even more confidence.

The United Stand report that Jadon Sancho and Luke Shaw will undergo late fitness tests ahead of the game, with the Daily Mail claiming that Raphael Varane also needs to be checked.

Whilst they might still feature, it is a major setback for United who would have been hoping to have a fully fit side available.

However, given the number of fixtures Erik ten Hag's side have been playing it was only a matter of time before fatigue would catch up with them.

Ten Hag remains optimistic

The Dutch manager revealed in his press conference ahead of the game that he expected Luke Shaw to make a return so he remains optimistic about the situation.

Both the left-back and Sancho missed the midweek FA Cup tie against West Ham but nothing suggested that either absence was serious.

As for Varane, he came on during United's 3-1 victory over the Hammers but will need to be assessed ahead of the game after a leg complaint, as reported by the Mail Online.

The centre-back has been a key part of Ten Hag's revolution at Old Trafford so any injury to him would give Liverpool a significant advantage.

Jurgen Klopp's side can't afford to drop many more points if they are to turn their season around and secure a top-four finish.

They have the chance to move within three points of Tottenham Hotspur by winning on Sunday and will be hoping their good record against United at home will remain in tact.