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With Ralf Rangnick still awaiting his work visa before taking interim charge of the team, Carrick will be able to enjoy being in charge of the Reds at the Theatre of Dreams for the first time.
Harry Maguire returns from a one-match ban with the skipper giving Carrick another option at the back, even though Eric Bailly and Victor Lindelof formed a solid partnership in the creditable 1-1 draw away to Premier League leaders Chelsea on Sunday.