The German scored his first international goal last weekend but has been part of a struggling Liverpool team, who have won just once in their last seven games.

And Can is aware of how strongly United have started the season but knows how much the game means to Liverpool fans.

“It’s for Liverpool the city, the fans and for us,” he said.

“It will be a very, very tough game because Manchester United have done very well this season so far. But we know we are strong too and we are really looking forward to the game.

“We have to be hard in the tackles, we have to try to dominate the game and score the goals when we create chances. We will see what happens.

“It’s always special to play at Anfield and now against Manchester United after a few weeks of not playing at Anfield. We are really excited and looking forward to the game and to play at Anfield again.”

Liverpool have only scored eight times since August, despite having 120 shots on goal, and have suffered a major blow as flying winger Sadio Mane has been ruled out for six weeks with a hamstring injury.

Despite that, Liverpool would have been grateful for the timing of the international break, as they look to resurrect their poor form.

Can added: “The last few weeks before the international break were not the best for us because we didn’t get the results we wanted.

But it was not that bad – we played good football and in most of the games we dominated but couldn’t score.

“We have to all stick together and try to give our best on the pitch – then we will come back to winning ways.

“It’s just a small step, I think. We try, we play well and we create very good chances. We have to score the goals and if we do, we’ll be back on track.”

Liverpool are seven points behind United in the Premier League, who are level on points at the top with rivals Manchester City.

The sides face off tomorrow lunchtime at Anfield.