Three Manchester United players could secure squad places vs Liverpool

Is Rashford risked?

Antony did some media activity on Thursday, which would suggest his injury is minimal, although it remains to be seen if he will be involved against Liverpool.

Marcus Rashford suffered a sore foot against Real Betis but United manager Erik ten Hag suggested his knock was "not too bad". With United's season officially underway in a week's time, this is not the time to take the slightest risk.

"Of course, we don’t take risks in the last game of the tour going into the season next week already," Ten Hag said on Thursday. "We go into an important game and we are still 24 hours after a game. The final assessment we have to make and we will see if they are ready for the game against Liverpool on Saturday."

Who could come in?

Amad is United's clear and obvious choice on the right wing and the natural alternative to Rashford would be Jadon Sancho, who has applied himself professionally so far during pre-season.

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Sancho started as a false nine against Real Betis and was bright before and after his disallowed goal. He would prefer to play on the wing (and probably prefer to play elsewhere) but player and club are making the best of an uneasy situation.

New blood for a new season?

Harry Amass has been a breakout performer on tour, Toby Collyer has stood out since the start of pre-season and Ethan Wheatley beat both of them to assume the 250th academy graduate milestone.

It is feasible all three could start against Liverpool. Ten Hag opted for some rotation against Betis and Collyer started against Arsenal in Los Angeles. Wheatley, 18, was at the tip of the arrow against Rosenborg in Trondheim and