Newcastle United vs. Liverpool Lineups & Confirmed Team News

Newcastle United Team News

Newcastle United went through a massive summer overhaul, losing star players Bruno Guimarães (to Arsenal), Sandro Tonali (to Tottenham), and Anthony Gordon (to Barcelona), alongside manager Eddie Howe. Matthias Jaissle took over as head coach, steering a youth-focused rebuild with several new signings.

So, Jaissle begins his reign with a considerably different team from the one Howe had built. Joelinton and Livramento are unavailable, and Willock faces a late fitness test. Dedić, who joined from Benfica, is expected to make his competitive debut. The new manager is also having to rely on the young additions to continue rebuilding the squad.

Liverpool Lineup

• Goalkeeper: Alisson
• Frimpong, Araújo, van Dijk, Kerkez
• Gravenberch, Szoboszlai
• Ngumoha, Wirtz, Gakpo
• Isak

Liverpool also enter the match with a new manager and a significantly altered squad. Ronald Araújo is tipped to make his competitive debut, competing with Jérémy Jacquet to partner captain Virgil van Dijk. Up front, Isak should start against his former club.

Liverpool Team News

Liverpool will be without Hugo Ekitike, Conor Bradley, Giovanni Leoni and Joe Gomez, and Endo has also been listed as a doubt by some reports. Alexis Mac Allister is unlikely to start after limited preseason minutes following his extended post-World Cup break.

The biggest selection decision is in central defence, where Araújo appears to have the advantage over Jacquet because of his greater match fitness and previous experience playing at St James’ Park.