Juergen Klopp and Louis van Gaal reunited on this season. They had ever competed four times in the Bundesliga with both had 2 victories. This time, they will also compete in a match full of prestige. When in Germany met in Der Klassiker, this time on their capacity in North West Derby.
Liverpool and Manchester United who will clash at Anfield Stadium, Sunday (17/1/2016) 9 pm / 10 pm (Jakarta & Kuala Lumpur time), equally in need of points to trim the gap with the teams on the large position 4. Liverpool is currently in 9th position with 31 points. As for Manchester United lay sixth in the standings with 34 points and linked to 5 digits of Tottenham Hotspur who is ranked 4th.
Apart from the need to prune points distances, matches between Liverpool and Manchester United are always highly anticipated football lovers world because teammate and prestige is at stake.
“It’s become a special game for me and the Club. I enjoy the atmosphere at the game versus Arsenal. However, I think we’ll do better (when Manchester United face), “said Klopp who will carry out first North West Derby.
Unlike to Klopp, Van Gaal reacted already 4 times to feel the atmosphere of that heat. The Manchester United manager that had a positive record with 4 winning the duel always face The Reds. “The enthusiasm on a game like this is very high. You can see from the faces of the players, “said Van Gaal.
Van Gaal and Klopp had met previously in the Bundesliga. At that time, Van Gaal reacted coached Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund trained by Klopp.
Klopp and Van Gaal reunited on this season / BPL 2015-2016. (Source:www.theguardian.com)
Fact about Liverpool :
– Dejan Lovren is back from injury, but is doubtful to be fit 100 percent on this fight.
– Liverpool just a collection of 8 points – 2 wins and 2 defeats – the last seven Premier League matches.
– In the last four matches at Anfield, the Reds unbeaten, two of which ended in victory .
– Christian Benteke has always scored goals in 3 times the encounter with Manchester United, but could only give one point for the team that defended.
Fact about Manchester United:– Bastian Schweinsteiger and Michael Carrick sidelined due to injury.- Manchester United have only won once out of the last eight Premier League matches. Three of them even ended in defeat.- In the last six games , the Red Devils defense is very fragile. David De Gea had to collect the ball 10 times on the net.- Wayne Rooney showed a positive trend with always scored goals in the last 3 games.
Possible Lineup:
Liverpool (4-3-3): Simon Mignolet, Nathaniel Clyne, Steven Caulker, Mamadou Sakho, Alberto Moreno, Joe Allen, Emre Can, Jordan Henderson, James Milner, Roberto Firmino, Adam Lallana.
Manchester United (4-2-3-1): David De Gea, Matteo Darmian, Chris Smalling, Daley Blind, Ashley Young, Ander Herrera, Morgan Schneiderlin, Juan Mata, Marouane Fellaini, Anthony Martial, Wayne Rooney.
