Man Utd’s Senne Lammens backed by Thibaut Courtois to handle Liverpool test

Thibaut Courtois has backed Belgium team-mate and Manchester United’s new goalkeeper Senne Lammens to pass his Anfield test on Sunday.

Lammens impressed on his United debut against Sunderland before the international break, keeping a clean sheet in a 2-0 Premier League victory at Old Trafford.

“The first game was a flavour of what United will get,” Real Madrid goalkeeper Courtois said of Lammens.

“He’s a tall guy, he is not afraid to come on crosses and he’s a kid with personality.

“I’m sure he can do a good job. He has a tough game this weekend, so I hope if he plays it will go well for him. All the best to him.”

Liverpool won 2-0 on Courtois’ last visit there 12 months ago with goals from Alexis Mac Allister and Cody Gakpo.

Courtois said: “It’s a hard stadium. Maybe I should tell him (Lammens) to clap the home fans when he arrives at the Kop.

“I will go there myself in a few weeks on November 4.

“It is a tough game there and I guess Liverpool also have to bounce back after losing a few games.”