Manchester United will have some additional firepower for its Anfield clash against Liverpool with Bruno Fernandes and Manuel Ugarte returning from suspension. But boss Ruben Amorim might still face a selection headache.

In his pre-match press conference, Amorim cast doubt on Marcus Rashford's participation, citing health concerns: "It's the same situation but, at the moment, he's ill," he said. "I think he's going to be out this week. He's not training so we will see."

Rashford's lack of game time is becoming more noticeable after being benched during Manchester United's disappointing 2-0 loss to Newcastle United last Monday. He has missed out entirely on the matchday squad in the four previous games amid swirling transfer talk.

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With Rashford's chances to feature against Liverpool looking slim, United's injury woes are compounded as they will certainly miss the services of Mason Mount, Luke Shaw, and Victor Lindelof due to injuries. The duo of Mount and Shaw have had their share of spells on the sidelines and only recently returned before suffering further injury blows last month.

In addition, Jonny Evans was noticeably absent from the squad that faced Newcastle, with starlet Godwill Kukonki taking a spot on the bench instead. The specific reasons for Evans' absence remain undisclosed, although he has been mentioned in the team news update on the United official website, suggesting he might come into contention for the Liverpool match.

Fernandes will be back in action against Liverpool, despite receiving his second red card of the season during the Wolverhampton Wanderers match. His earlier dismissal against Tottenham Hotspur was later rescinded, meaning he only had to serve a one-match ban instead of the usual two for a second domestic dismissal.

Liverpool.com says: Manchester United has a few injury worries at the moment but that is not enough to explain its terrible form. Liverpool needs to take advantage with the Red Devils having lost six of their last eight games in all competitions. While any talk of Manchester United being relegated is nonsense, it could be 15th by the time tomorrow's fixtures kicks off.