When Liverpool plays Newcastle United at St. James’ Park on Sunday afternoon, they will be looking for their first away victory of the current Premier League campaign.
The Reds struggled to a 1-1 draw at Chelsea to start the 2023–24 season until finally breaking through last weekend with a 3-1 triumph over Bournemouth.
when Antoine Semenyo’s goal, Luis Diaz, Mohamed Salah, and Diogo Jota helped Liverpool win, albeit Jurgen Klopp’s team ended the game with 10 men when Alexis Mac Allister was controversially given the boot.
Here, Sports Mole summarizes the most recent information regarding Liverpool’s suspensions and injuries ahead of their matchup with the Magpies, who suffered a 1-0 loss at the hands of Manchester City in gameweek two.
Last weekend, Stefan Bajcetic returned to the lineup after a protracted hiatus, but Thiago Alcantara was not among them. The Spaniard, however, is now nearing the end of his recovery from a hip injury and may have a remote chance of making a comeback at St James’ Park.
Trent Alexander-Arnold was forced to leave the Reds’ recent victory over Bournemouth after picking up a knock in the 76th minute, but he is not suffering from a serious injury and should be cleared to play on Sunday.
Curtis Jones missed the match against Bournemouth last time out because of an ankle injury. Although there has been no official word on his condition, he is reportedly in with a chance of returning this weekend.
Since Mac Allister’s red card from last weekend’s triumph against the Cherries was upheld on appeal, Liverpool does not have any players suspended for this game.
