Manchester United and Liverpool approach Sunday's huge Premier League meeting having dealt with mass injuries throughout the entirety of the 2023/24 season with contrasting degrees of success.
The Red Devils had hoped to build on last term's finish of third but have largely left a lot to be desired in Erik ten Hag's second campaign in charge, with a miracle now needed to qualify for the Champions League.
Jurgen Klopp's Reds, on the other hand, remain in the title fight alongside Arsenal and Manchester City despite being hamstrung by player absences.
Here's the fitness situation for both sides ahead of the clash at Old Trafford.
Luke Shaw has been a big miss for Man Utd. The England left-back has only managed to start 12 Premier League matches this season and his absence has been compounded by Tyrell Malacia also being injured all term.
Fitness issues continue to plague Ten Hag at centre-back. Lisandro Martinez has been unable to back up his impressive debut campaign at Old Trafford, while Victor Lindelof won't return until late April at the earliest after suffering a hamstring knock.
Raphael Varane was substituted at half-time of the 4-3 loss to Chelsea and his replacement Jonny Evans only lasted 20 minutes before needing to be replaced himself. Understudy goalkeeper Altay Bayindir has also struggled of late, leaving Tom Heaton to sit on the bench on Thursday night.
Player
Status
Luke Shaw
Out
Tyrell Malacia
Out
Victor Lindelof
Out
Lisandro Martinez
Out
Altay Bayindir
Doubtful
Raphael Varane
Doubtful
Jonny Evans
Doubtful
Things are calmer on the injury front in midfield. Casemiro took a knock on Thursday night and will need assessing, but Ten Hag has most of his options fit and available elsewhere.
Mason Mount has scored since returning but
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