Jarell Quansah has shot at Man Utd redemption as Arne Slot makes key Liverpool decision

Jarell Quansah looks set to start for Liverpool against Manchester United at the weekend following Joe Gomez’s injury against West Ham United.

Jarell Quansah could be in line for a pivotal role for Liverpool against rivals Manchester United. The 21-year-old is likely to step up at Anfield due to Joe Gomez’s injury sustained at West Ham.

Arne Slot conceded post-match that Gomez will be side-lined for a significant period and, with Ibrahima Konate also expected to be out of action, Slot’s central defensive options are narrowed down to Quansah and Virgil van Dijk. The Dutchman now faces a new test at Liverpool as an injury to Gomez offers up Jurgen Klopp’s trusted man another opportunity to make his underline his starting XI credentials.

“It’s such a massive game but I just see it as another game we need to win and anything I can do to help the team, if I’m asked to do so, then I’m ready,” Quansah told Liverpool’s official website when discussing the upcoming clash against United. “Obviously I’ve not played too many minutes, but just being ready and knowing that I am ready will always put me in good stead,” he continued – acknowledging his limited game-time this season.

Having only started two Premier League games so far this season, Quansah is presented with a fresh opportunity to prove himself to Slot, who previously replaced the young defender at half-time during their season opener at Ipswich Town. His subsequent league appearance came as a right-back amid a defensive injury crisis at Newcastle United, suggesting Slot may still have reservations about Quansah’s capabilities.