Fabio Aurelio was a surprise inclusion for Kenny Dalglish, but after 23 minutes, the Brazilian is out. Soritis Kyrgiakos is on, bringing instructions. The defense will have to change-up, but with no natural left-sided players in the game, Glen Johnson will have to move to left back. Jamie Carragher is Liverpool's new right back, with Krygiakos and Martin Skrtel partnered in the center.
Liverpool Vs. Manchester United: Fabio Aurelio Injury Sparks First Change, Soritis Kyrgiakos On
Aurelio's absence adds to a injury list at the back that includes Martin Kelly and Daniel Agger. It also had important tactical concerns. In what's looking like an even match where managers will be looking for the right time to tweak (or change from) their 4-4-2s, Liverpool has had to burn one of their three substitutions. The move also exposes Glen Johnson to the flank featuring Nani and Rafael da Silva. Dalglish has moved Maxi back to the left, possibly to compensate, so as not to restricted Meireles.
But where there’s little separating these two teams, the ripple effects of this change could tilt the match. For now, in the 28th minute, the scoreline stays 0-0.
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