Interim Manchester United manager Ralf Rangnick has shocked fans by changing the Red Devils' formation ahead of the side's huge clash with Liverpool.
The German coach has gone with a 5-3-2 formation, with the absence of Cristiano Ronaldo, who is sadly mourning the loss of his baby boy, being felt.
Phil Jones has been given a rare start in the heart of the United defense alongside Victor Lindelof and Harry Maguire in a back three. Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Diogo Dalot will operate as wing-backs.
Jurgen Klopp's men thrashed the Red Devils 5-0 at Old Trafford earlier this season. It's safe to say the change in formation hasn't gone down too well with Manchester United fans.
They have reacted to the change in formation on Twitter:
A crucial Premier League clash between Liverpool and Manchester United
Rangnick's decision to revert to a different formation for the clash with the Reds is intriguing. With a real lack of a centre-forward being available, Marcus Rashford will lead the line alongside Bruno Fernandes and Anthony Elanga.
Tonight's game will have huge implications for both sides at the business end of the Premier League season. Manchester United cannot afford to drop any points in their pursuit of a top-four finish.
They had seemed down and out when they slumped to a 1-0 defeat to Everton two weeks ago. However, Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal both lost at the weekend allowing the Red Devils to come back into the race for top four. They are now three points off of Tottenham, who sit in fourth with seven games remaining.
As for Liverpool, it doesn't get any bigger than tonight's game. The Reds are trailing league-leaders Manchester City by just a point. They will look to keep their red-hot form going.
Klopp's side had previously trailed City by twelve points. However, they are now in with a real shout of pulling off one of the Premier League's greatest comebacks.
Both sets of fans will be biting their nails with so much at stake, including the chance to get one over their fierce rivals.
United's change in formation has come at one of the most important stages in the side's campaign. Whether Rangnick has masterminded an unlikely win remains to be seen. However, fans can expect fireworks once the two Premier League giants take to the field.
denab1
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Liverpool should stop the Rape please, England FA should look into this raping case.
AC Milan and man are not on the same level currently, maybe you don't know.
lehdilmosz
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Thomas Tuchel is the master of 3-4-2-1 no one else but him ! Ask Jurgen klopp and Liverpool fans they'll tell
Relax Chelsea are still young us
makara92
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I did not know that Rangnick was a German Manager. He doesn't show it. All along I thought he was from Zumbabwe So bad.
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only person suitable for man utd was mourinho the players don't have respect for coaches hw many coaches who have been sacked but style of play don't change better sell whole team
Nizwest
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Liverpool the are lucky to find United in Ronaldo's unlucky son who died that's why they are winning
it was going to be 7 if Ronaldo was playing
Nizwest
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it should have been 7
dioemrsuyz
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9 nil sorry u got it wrong
Boabcmnrty
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Thomas Tuchel is the master of 3-4-2-1 no one else but him ! Ask Jurgen klopp and Liverpool fans they'll tell
wait until FA final
Yiacdiostu
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miss you cr7
Haybin2
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I believe ragnick feel ashamed but what he can do by listening man United management he have to push that point. He have also family and responsibilities to fulfill there demands. Somehow manu are paying him. Otherwise I still remember when he was going to b appointed as manager he was counted as god father of German coach but look he can’t bring any changes.
U can count man United as PSG only commercial n business but no winning strategy. Totally useless business mind
Haybin2
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I did not know that Rangnick was a German Manager. He doesn't show it. All along I thought he was from Zumbabwe So bad.
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I believe ragnick feel ashamed but what he can do by listening man United management he have to push that point. He have also family and responsibilities to fulfill there demands. Somehow manu are paying him. Otherwise I still remember when he was going to b appointed as manager he was counted as god father of German coach but look he can’t bring any changes.
Haybin2
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Bruno Fernandes want to injure TAA, but thank God that his plan did not work
He is just aggressive and forcing self to stop getting more goals I am positive at his action. Of course u will get mad when the team plays so lousy. No man to man from defense
29410918(deleted)
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Bruno Fernandes want to injure TAA, but thank God that his plan did not work
Should have got a red card for the tackle also shot the ball against fans
Waseknpt
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i said don't ply next time Manchester United
Jarredb
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I did not know that Rangnick was a German Manager. He doesn't show it. All along I thought he was from Zumbabwe So bad.
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Boss you from South Africa and you can't spell Zimbabwe, they your neighbor chief.
buhcnotu
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Bruno Fernandes want to injure TAA, but thank God that his plan did not work
LMLIV
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Liverpool the are lucky to find United in Ronaldo's unlucky son who died that's why they are winning
Actually Liverpool are unlikely to meet Man U with out Cr5. Really unlucky. It was 5-0 by 64 th min when he was there . Jones is lucky though .🤣🤣🤣🤣😂🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
LMLIV
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Why ? Relax . There is no Cr5 today it can’t be 7-0 .
Lovebug2
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I did not know that Rangnick was a German Manager. He doesn't show it. All along I thought he was from Zumbabwe So bad.
MwenePuta
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Gambling in a game against a team vying for a league trophy? Do you think united has a normal manager? Definitely not! He's clueless! Just waiting for his package.
pinackny
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LIVERPOOL
pinackny
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liverpool
pinackny
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he was playing when they got 5 -0
fumailouy
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5-3-2 was the first mistake we made when switching to 4-3-3 at least we could go forward
Voocdekmu
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Liverpool the are lucky to find United in Ronaldo's unlucky son who died that's why they are winning
ChelseaFC_Addict
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Thomas Tuchel is the master of 3-4-2-1 no one else but him ! Ask Jurgen klopp and Liverpool fans they'll tell
robben09
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my team 😭😭
canilors
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Man UTD glories are gone..🤣🤣🤣
sikudouglas
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honestly,RR doesn't clearly know what he is doing,he should honorably resign from his interim management, it's clear these guys do not want to play for him after all the fuss he is playing in the media throughout the day and night,he is actually talking too much but doing very little to help the team at this moment
katura
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I see nothing good in United players now
You're 100% right my guy. Football is dead in that Club
katura
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He was just guessing who to put in the squad he's just trying things 🤣🤣🤦♂️
Richness-Obi
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Liverpool should stop the Rape please, England FA should look into this raping case.
Which inter is ripping and raping you ac mirage 🤣
jafalisiraji
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for really man u couch the only panishment he disave is death
Yizbemruz
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I see nothing good in United players now
Cjaysports
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United should have allowed Carrick see out the season
kuyaios
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😔😡😡😡😡 united🫣
Docablpsy
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Why will you defend against ur rival
denab1
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Liverpool should stop the Rape please, England FA should look into this raping case.
EugenTiberland
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he came to destroy united ole was the best man for united
EugenTiberland
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the is killing the team
yatabcdity
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MU will end up in tears
Insight
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Salah did score in a 1/3 hat trick inside 20 minutes tho . Close
Yopciklpsu
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what are Manchester players doing on training days qbeg
nazario11
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prophecy gone wrong