Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest injury and suspension news ahead of Monday’s Premier League clash between Liverpool and Newcastle United.
The inaugural Premier League fixture of 2024 sees title-battling Liverpool welcome European outsiders Newcastle United to their Anfield home on New Year’s Day.
The Reds earned a 2-0 victory over Burnley on Boxing Day, whereas the Magpies were bested 3-1 at home by Nottingham Forest, and here Sports Mole rounds up the team news for the two clubs.
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LIVERPOOL
Out: Kostas Tsimikas (collarbone), Ben Doak (knee), Joel Matip (knee), Stefan Bajcetic (calf), Thiago Alcantara (hip), Andrew Robertson (shoulder)
Doubtful: Alexis Mac Allister (knee)
Sports Mole’s predicted XI: Alisson; Alexander-Arnold, Konate, Van Dijk, Gomez; Szoboszlai, Endo, Gravenberch; Salah, Gakpo, Nunez
NEWCASTLE UNITED
Out: Sandro Tonali (suspended), Nick Pope (shoulder), Jacob Murphy (shoulder), Harvey Barnes (foot), Jamaal Lascelles (groin), Elliot Anderson (back), Javi Manquillo (groin), Matt Targett (thigh), Joe Willock (calf)
Doubtful: None
Sports Mole’s predicted XI: Dubravka; Trippier, Schar, Botman, Burn; Joelinton, Guimaraes, Miley; Almiron, Isak, Gordon
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