Liverpool will be looking for their first away win of the new Premier League season when they face Newcastle United at St James’ Park on Sunday.
The Reds began the 2023-24 season with a hard-fought 1-1 draw against Chelsea before breaking through at the second attempt with a 3-1 triumph over Bournemouth last weekend.
when Antoine Semenyo’s opener, Luis Diaz, Mohamed Salah, and Diogo Jota drove Liverpool to victory, albeit Jurgen Klopp’s side finished with 10 men when Alexis Mac Allister was controversially sent off.
Sports Mole brings you the latest injury and suspension news for Liverpool ahead of their clash with Newcastle, who were defeated 1-0 at home by Manchester City in gameweek two.
Thiago Alcantara
Major uncertainty
Injury type: Hip
Date of possible return: August 27 (against. Newcastle United).
Stefan Bajcetic returned to the bench last weekend after a lengthy absence, but Thiago Alcantara was not among them. However, the Spaniard is nearing the end of his rehabilitation from a hip injury and may have a limited chance of making a comeback at St James’ Park.
Trent Alexander-Arnold
Status: Minor uncertainty
Injury type: knock
Date of possible return: August 27 (against. Newcastle United).
Trent Alexander-Arnold was forced out in the 76th minute of the Reds’ recent win over Bournemouth due to an injury, but he is not in any danger and should be fit to play on Sunday.
Curtis Jones
Major uncertainty
Ankle injury kind
Date of possible return: August 27 (against. Newcastle United).
Curtis Jones was unavailable to face Bournemouth last time out due to an ankle injury, and no official update on his condition has been provided, but he is expected to return this weekend.