Injury Woes Deepen for Newcastle United Ahead of Liverpool Clash

Newcastle United faces a challenging visit to Anfield, with the news that two key players, Kieran Trippier and Callum Wilson, will be absent due to injuries. 

Trippier, who played the full 90 minutes in the Magpies’ 3-1 loss to Nottingham Forest on Boxing Day, is set to be replaced by Tino Livramento at right-back. Wilson, who came on in the 55th minute in the same match, will be replaced by Alexander Isak, who is expected to lead the attacking line.

The absence of Trippier and Wilson compounds the injury woes for Newcastle United, which already has eight senior players on the treatment table. The sidelined players include Sandro Tonali, Nick Pope, Jacob Murphy, Harvey Barnes, Joe Willock, Elliot Anderson, Javier Manquillo, and Matt Targett.

On a positive note for head coach Eddie Howe, club captain Jamaal Lascelles is back with the squad after missing the match against Nottingham Forest. However, facing a Liverpool side that sits atop the Premier League table, 13 points clear of Newcastle, will be a daunting task.

Newcastle’s recent form adds to the challenge, as they have lost six of their last seven matches in all competitions. The team exited both the Champions League and Carabao Cup, slipping to ninth in the Premier League table. Furthermore, Eddie Howe has yet to secure a victory against Liverpool in his last 11 encounters.

The last time Newcastle United won at Anfield dates back to 1994, adding an additional layer of difficulty to the task at hand. The Magpies will need a resilient performance to overcome the odds and kickstart 2024 on a positive note.