The manager had explained at his press conference that players were still being checked and the Reds will have to go forward without Cavani, who has been absent since being withdrawn in the draw at Crystal Palace last month.

With Anthony Martial also sidelined, there could be another opportunity for Mason Greenwood in attack after his bright display against West Ham United, although Marcus Rashford is another great option to play down the middle.

UPDATED SQUAD LIST

De Gea, Henderson, Grant; Lindelof, Maguire, Shaw, Telles, Tuanzebe, Wan-Bissaka, Williams; Amad, Fernandes, Fred, James, Matic, McTominay, Pogba, van de Beek; Greenwood, Rashford.