Before the Liverpool-Newcastle United match at Anfield Stadium, injury concerns for defenders on both teams are troubling their coaches. For the home side Liverpool, the absences of Jeremie Frimpong, Conor Bradley, and Joe Gomez have made the right-back position uncertain. It is anticipated that manager Arne Slot may assign Dominik Szoboszlai as an emergency right-back in this area. In the attacking line, all attention will be on Mohamed Salah, who has recorded a direct contribution to 19 goals against Newcastle during his career, as well as newcomer Hugo Ekitike. The situation appears even more challenging for visiting Newcastle, as forward Alexander Isak remains unavailable, and injuries to key defenders Fabian Schar and Tino Livramento further limit Eddie Howe’s options. Below are the key details of the Liverpool-Newcastle United encounter.
The Liverpool-Newcastle United fixture is scheduled for Saturday, January 31, with kickoff set for 11:00 p.m. Turkish time.
The Premier League showdown between Liverpool and Newcastle United, hosted at Anfield during Week 24, will be broadcast live on beIN Sports 3.
Liverpool: Alisson; Szoboszlai, Konate, Van Dijk, Kerkez; Gravenberch, Mac Allister; Salah, Wirtz, Gakpo; Ekitike
Newcastle United: Pope; Thiaw, Botman, Burn; Trippier, Guimaraes, Tonali, Hall; Barnes, Wissa, Gordon
Prior to their Anfield meeting, both Liverpool and Newcastle United are dealing with significant defensive absences that have created tactical dilemmas for their coaches. Liverpool’s lack of right-back options, due to the unavailability of Frimpong, Bradley, and Gomez, has raised speculation that Arne Slot might temporarily use Szoboszlai in this crucial position. Offensively, the spotlight will be on Salah’s proven record against Newcastle and on Ekitike’s expected contribution. For Newcastle, the challenges are intensified by the ongoing injury to Alexander Isak and the loss of essential defenders Schar and Livramento, which have significantly limited Eddie Howe’s defensive stability. Here are the specifics concerning the Liverpool-Newcastle United fixture.
The match will take place on Saturday, January 31, starting at 11:00 p.m. Turkish time, and it will be aired live on beIN Sports 3.
Liverpool: Alisson; Szoboszlai, Konate, Van Dijk, Kerkez; Gravenberch, Mac Allister; Salah, Wirtz, Gakpo; Ekitike
Newcastle United: Pope; Thiaw, Botman, Burn; Trippier, Guimaraes, Tonali, Hall; Barnes, Wissa, Gordon
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