David Moyes concedes he was “shocked” by Manchester United’s derby defeat, but refuses to dwell on the 4-1 loss.
United have a chance to bounce back from Sunday’s defeat at Manchester City when they host Liverpool in the third round of the League Cup on Wednesday.
Asked whether the defeat shocked him, Moyes replied: “It did but it’s gone now. We move on. To play again is the best way. You can’t dwell too long.”
A groin injury will keep striker Robin van Persie out of the Liverpool game.
However, the Netherlands international could return against West Brom on Saturday.
United were beaten 1-0 at Anfield by Liverpool in the Premier League on 1 September and will have Luis Suarez available again on Wednesday after the striker completed his 10-match ban for biting Chelsea defender Branislav Ivanovic in April.
“I think any game after you’ve had a defeat, you want to get back,” added Moyes.
“[Liverpool] is an important game for us – we want to do well in all the cup competitions and that’s what we’ll try to do.”
And he played down the significance of striker Suarez’s potential selection.
“It means Liverpool have got a really good player,” said Moyes.
“Does it change the complexion [of the game]? I am not looking at Liverpool too much. I just know the qualities of Luis Suarez are very good.”
BBC SPORT
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