The official lineup for the Newcastle vs Liverpool match takes place on August 27, the English Premier League 2023/24. See the list of players who played the most accurate Newcastle vs Liverpool match.
Trent Alexander-Arnold has been reported to be fit enough to play against Newcastle, a huge boost for Liverpool. The right-back had to leave the field in the 75th minute of the win over Bournemouth and appeared injured.
Now, manager Jurgen Klopp has confirmed ahead of his trip to St James’ Park that Alexander-Arnold is available. However, Liverpool have other issues to deal with, such as Ibrahima Konate being suspected of having a muscle problem.
Klopp told his pre-match press conference that Liverpool’s players suffered further fatigue following Alexis Mac Allister’s red card, a decision that was overturned when the Football Association admitted the referee was in error.
The fact that Thiago Alcantara and Curtis Jones will only return to training on Monday, means both will not attend the match against Newcastle.
Instead, Klopp could start Wataru Endo to strengthen midfield as the new Japanese signing will act as a more defensive option than Cody Gakpo in the central area.
In attack, Diogo Jota and Luis Diaz still hold their positions after scoring last weekend, while Mohamed Salah has been announced to dismiss rumors of going to Saudi Arabia.
On the Newcastle side, the most important news is that coach Eddie Howe confirmed that Joelinton has recovered for this match.
Predicted lineup:
Newcastle: Pope; Trippier, Schar, Boatman, Burn; Tonali, Guimaraes, Joelinton; Starch, Isaac, Barnes.
Liverpool: Alisson; Alexander-Arnold, Matip, Van Dijk, Robertson; Mac Allister, Endo, Szoboszlai; Salah, Jota, Diaz