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Liverpool centre-back Joel Matip in race against time to be fit for Man United showdown 'as he's yet to return to training with first team' since picking up injury in West Brom draw

Liverpool are sweating on the fitness of Joel Matip ahead of their massive clash with Manchester United on Sunday.

The centre-back is recovering from an adductor injury suffered against West Brom on December 27 and Jurgen Klopp's side have suffered in his absence.

United will be licking their lips at the prospect of facing Fabinho and whoever the Reds slot in to partner with him if Matip does not make it.

Joel Matip is facing a race against time to recovery from his adductor injury enough to play

He is completing specially prepared sessions with physios in a bid to be fit in time for the table-topping game.