According to EPL Index, both players were absent from United’s latest session, casting significant doubt over their availability for Sunday’s trip to Anfield.
Mazraoui has been out of action since United’s 2–1 victory over Chelsea last month and was initially expected to return after the international break. However, Sky Sports has now confirmed that the Moroccan full-back was not involved in group training. Meanwhile, Lisandro Martinez continues his recovery from the ACL injury he suffered in February, and it appears his return will not come in time for the Liverpool fixture.
The latest developments add to United’s growing injury concerns, forcing Amorim to consider relying on academy players to bolster the squad. Reports suggest several youth names were included in the session — a sign of how stretched the team has become.
Bruno Fernandes was also missing, though his absence was precautionary after international duty. The midfielder featured for Portugal in their 2–2 draw with Hungary, where Liverpool’s Dominik Szoboszlai scored a late equaliser — a timely reminder of the midfielder’s continued form and influence.
Liverpool, however, are not without their own fitness issues. Alisson Becker remains sidelined after picking up an injury in the Champions League clash against Galatasaray, while Ibrahima Konaté’s status is being monitored after withdrawing from France’s national team with a quad problem. Ryan Gravenberch is also being assessed for hamstring discomfort sustained during the Netherlands’ recent fixture.
Even with those concerns, Arne Slot’s side are expected to have enough depth to handle the situation. The likes of Florian Wirtz and Alexander Isak are pushing for starts and could play a key role in ensuring Liverpool make the most of United’s defensive vulnerabilities.
With United’s backline weakened and several regulars doubtful, Liverpool will view this as a golden opportunity to regain form and momentum heading into a crucial run of fixtures.
