Paul Pogba a doubt as Jose Mourinho considers two-man midfield for Manchester United-Liverpool clash

Much will depend on the fitness of Pogba, who picked up a knock in training on Friday

Miguel Delaney

Chief Football Writer

Friday 09 March 2018 20:50 GMT

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Paul Pogba and Nemanja Matic could line up alongside one another in midfield (Getty)

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Jose Mourinho is considering going back to a two-man midfield for Manchester United's crunch home match with Liverpool on Saturday, but much will depend on the fitness of Paul Pogba, who has picked up a knock in training.

United sources say Pogba has around a 50 per cent chance of starting, but the club will assess his situation overnight.

If he is fit, Mourinho is considering returning to a two-man midfield as he attempts to figure out how to play against Liverpool's free-scoring attack.

Pogba will be deployed alongside Nemanja Matic, with Scott McTominay back on the bench, as Juan Mata returns to the side in a high-based position in order to help keep hold of possession.

Ashley Young will start at left-back, with Eric Bailly and Chris Smalling in central defence.

Marouane Fellaini is expected to return to the bench.

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