Manchester United are encountering a defensive crisis ahead of their Sunday Premier League encounter with Liverpool, having suffered injuries to both Jonny Evans and Raphael Varane during their 4-3 defeat against Chelsea on Thursday.
Varane was substituted at halftime and replaced by Evans, who himself was forced off after 20 minutes due to injury. With Lisandro Martinez and Victor Lindelof already sidelined for another month, Erik ten Hag finds himself with only two fit center-backs at his disposal.
Harry Maguire and academy prospect Willy Kambwala are the only options available in this position, providing Liverpool with an opportunity to exploit United’s defensive vulnerabilities.
Following Thursday’s tumultuous defeat, Ten Hag provided updates on Evans and Varane, expressing uncertainty about the severity of their injuries.
The absence of key players such as Anthony Martial, Luke Shaw, and Tyrell Malacia further compounds United’s injury woes, leaving their defensive options limited ahead of the crucial clash with Liverpool.
