Mignolet 'expects' to return to Liverpool starting XI

The Belgium international has been dropped for the previous two Premier League games, against Hull City and Swansea City, but hopes to return to the team against Manchester United
Liverpool goalkeeper Simon Mignolet expects to regain his place against Manchester United, but he maintains that he is eager to fight for his spot if he misses out.
 Jurgen Klopp handed Loris Karius two starts in the Premier League before the international break, with Liverpool beating Hull City and Swansea City.
It remains unclear as to who will get the nod at Anfield on Monday, but Mignolet hopes he reclaims his starting spot after a promising start to the season.
"I look at the positives and expect and hope to play against United," he told a news conference.
"I can still take confidence from my good start in the league. At Arsenal, Tottenham and against Leicester [City], I was important to the team with some good saves."
Klopp's men have won five of their opening seven league games and sit just two points off top spot, and Mignolet insists that he will continue to fight for his place if he is overlooked against United.
 "I don't know what the coach will decide," he said.
"I can just make sure I'm ready 100 per cent. Whether I play or not, nothing will change my preparation. It is not in my character to not give 100 per cent."

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