And midfielder Ander Herrera believes that despite United’s indifferent form – which has seen them fail to win any of their last three games – another comeback is possible.
Indeed, United’s recent record against the Merseysiders has seen them win their last two home Premier League meetings with an aggregate score of 6-1.
“Since I have been at Manchester we have played five times against them and won four times,” Herrera said.
“Two times we have played them at home, we won clearly. I think we were the better team. I think we have very good examples of the way we have to play.
“When we play at home we feel stronger. Tomorrow (Thursday) will be completely different. Old Trafford is different. The pitch is bigger, the grass is better. It’s another challenge for us and I think we’re ready.
“We want to make it a very difficult night for them. We are Manchester United and if they want to go to the quarterfinals they are going to have to fight a lot.”
Bastian Schweinsteiger is not expected to start, despite a positive late performance as substitute in United’s 1-1 FA Cup sixth-round draw with West Ham United last Sunday.
Winger Ashley Young has returned to training after almost two months out with a groin injury sustained in United’s 1-0 league win at Liverpool in mid-January but is not expected to figure on Thursday.
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