Liverpool is poised to knock Manchester United, its biggest domestic rival, out of this season’s European soccer competitions and earn bragging rights that will resonate for years.
Manchester United hosts Liverpool on Thursday at Old Trafford in the second leg of the teams’ UEFA Europa League Round of 16 series. Liverpool has a 2-0 lead on aggregate thanks to last week’s first-leg victory, and Jurgen Klopp’s side seems ready to take that second step toward the quarterfinals.
Manchester United is struggling to score goals again, having netted just two in its last 360 minutes in all competitions. A knee injury will prevent Wayne Rooney from playing, making the hosts goal-scoring task more difficult than it would be otherwise.
Liverpool is in good form, with the club’s Capital One Cup final loss representing the only blip in its last seven games.
Midfielder Lucas Leiva is ruled out due to a thigh injury, but Klopp should be able to field a strong lineup in the Brazilian’s absence.
When: Thursday, March 17, at 4 p.m. ET.
Live Stream: FOX Soccer 2Go
Thumbnail photo via LiverpoolFC.com
