The midfielder was absent during the Reds’ 3-1 triumph over Sheffield United on Thursday due to an injury, but is poised to return and be back in contention at Old Trafford.

Jürgen Klopp told his post-match press conference at Anfield: “That’s my information [that he will be fit].

“We rested him today. We had a feeling there could have been a chance for tonight but if we leave him out then there is a big chance for Sunday. I hope that didn’t change.”

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In the meantime, Konate sustained a significant blow to the knee in the second half against Sheffield United, necessitating treatment before resuming play. The choice to retain the Frenchman on the field, and subsequently substitute Joe Gomez instead, sparked debate among certain segments of the supporters, particularly in light of his injury track record.

But in an update on the squad as a whole, Klopp appeared to reveal that there was no issue for Konate.

“Nobody got injured as far as I know today,” he explained, “so recovery started already.

“We recover and go again.”

Sunday is likely to come too soon for Alisson (hamstring), Trent Alexander-Arnold (knee) and Diogo Jota (knee), but they should rejoin training next week.

The same can be said of Stefan Bajcetic, who will resume full training to leave only Thiago, Joel Matip and Ben Doak as long-term absentees.