Manchester United are going to be without one of their big summer signings for their blockbuster against Liverpool.
The Red Devils welcome their bitter rivals to Old Trafford on Sunday afternoon in what is expected to be a thriller.
Erik ten Hag has added to his squad over the summer and made a huge £50million signing on Deadline Day by bringing in PSG midfielder Manuel Ugarte.
However, Ugarte is not going to play against the Reds and he will have to wait until after the international break to make his debut…
Is Ugarte available to play Liverpool?
No, Ugarte is not available to feature for Man United yet.
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This is because his signing was not completed before the registration deadline at 12pm on Friday afternoon.
New signings have to be registered by 12pm on Friday to feature in their team’s squad over the following weekend.
So despite signing for United on Friday, two days before the Liverpool game, Ugarte had not got his deal done in time.
It means he is going to have to wait to make his Red Devils debut.
And it’s going to be a long wait too, with Man United’s next game coming in two weeks’ time on September 14 against Southampton.
Ten Hag is pleased to have Ugarte as part of his squad now though, and has been speaking about how he’ll fit in when available.
“I think he is a very good fit to Manchester United,” he said.
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“I think he is a very good fit to this team because this team needs that controlled aggression.
“He is a very brave player, so we will be really happy. I am sure he will really contribute to our success.”
Ugarte won’t be able to contribute against Liverpool and it means Ten Hag will have to stick with his usual midfield pairing.
Kobbie Mainoo is expected line up next to Casemiro, with Bruno Fernandes just in front of them.
Mason Mount is out injured, so Joshua Zirkzee looks set to make his first start for Man United at Old Trafford.
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