Sun Jan 05 15:30:00 UTC 2025: ## Konate Returns for Liverpool’s Crucial Clash with Manchester United
**Liverpool, England** – Ibrahima Konate is back in the Liverpool starting XI for today’s highly anticipated Premier League match against Manchester United at Anfield. The centre-back, sidelined since November 27th due to injury, makes his return in the Reds’ only change to the starting lineup.
Manager Jurgen Klopp has also named Conor Bradley and Federico Chiesa as substitutes, but midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai is absent from the matchday squad due to illness.
Liverpool’s starting eleven sees Alisson in goal, with a back four of Van Dijk, Konate, Diaz, and Alexander-Arnold. The midfield features Mac Allister, Gravenberch, and Jones, while the attacking trio consists of Salah, Gakpo, and Robertson.
The bench includes Kelleher, Endo, Nunez, Chiesa, Elliott, Jota, Tsimikas, Quansah, and Bradley. The match is set to be a pivotal encounter in the Premier League season.
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