Ruben Amorim is expected to stick with the same starting XI that secured a crucial 2-0 victory over Sunderland when Manchester United face Liverpool at Anfield this Sunday. The Red Devils' much-needed win against the Black Cats eased the pressure on beleaguered boss Amorim and propelled United into the top half of the Premier League table.

Despite Liverpool's recent three-game losing streak across all competitions under Arne Slot, a trip to Anfield remains a formidable challenge for a United side who haven't tasted victory there in nearly 10 years. Amorim's selection of Mason Mount and Senne Lammens from the off against Sunderland suggests the pair are set to keep their spots for the Merseyside clash. Casemiro has been the preferred choice to partner Bruno Fernandes in midfield recently, but his involvement with Brazil during the international break presents a quandary for Amorim.

Casemiro, along with Mathues Cunha, featured in Brazil's 5-0 thrashing of South Korea before suffering a shock 3-2 defeat to Japan on Tuesday.

The loss has piled more pressure on Brazil manager Carlo Ancelotti ahead of next summer's World Cup, particularly as it came...