Why Manuel Ugarte won't make Manchester United debut vs Liverpool FC but two could get first starts
Man Utd face Liverpool FC in the Premier League on Sunday afternoon but there is no place for their last summer signing.
Manchester United face fierce rivals Liverpool in the Premier League at Old Trafford on Sunday afternoon.
Erik ten Hag's side will be looking to bounce back from defeat to Brighton a week ago, while Arne Slot will be hoping to maintain his 100 per cent winning record as Liverpool boss.
United are expected to have the same squad available as they did at the Amex Stadium a week ago other than the absence of injured midfielder Mason Mount. However, there will be no room for deadline day signing Manuel Ugarte in the squad after United missed the deadline to register him in time to participate in the match.
While United had until 11pm on Friday to warp up any transfer business, Premier League registration rules state any new signing had to be registered with the relevant authorities by 12pm the last working day before a match. It means Ugarte had to be registered by midday on deadline day to be involved in the match.
United fans will have to wait until after the international break to see the Uruguay international in action, but supporters could be treated to two full home debuts in the match.
Fellow summer additions Matthijs de Ligt and Joshua Zirkzee are both yet to start for United since they arrived in the summer and will be hoping to work their way into Ten Hag's line up for one of the toughest matches of the campaign.
Earlier in the day, it was confirmed Ugarte will wear the No.25 shirt this season following Jadon Sancho’s loan move to Chelsea.