Newcastle line-up v Liverpool confirmed: Joe Willock and seven others out as player returns - gallery
Newcastle United’s line-up to face Liverpool at St James’s Park has been confirmed.
Eddie Howe has made one change to the Newcastle side that drew 1-1 at Bournemouth last weekend with Elliot Anderson being handed his full Premier League debut in place of the injured Joe Willock. Willock was withdrawn at Bournemouth due to a hamstring issue while Anderson’s only starts so far this season have been in the cup competitions.
The 20-year-old midfielder has made 10 Premier League appearances this season for The Magpies, all coming from the bench.
Callum Wilson has also returned to the bench after missing the previous match with a hamstring issue with Alexander Isak, who scored in the reverse fixture against Liverpool on his debut, keeping his place up front.
NUFC XI: Pope; Trippier, Schar, Botman, Burn; Longstaff, Joelinton, Anderson; Almiron, Saint-Maximin, Isak
Subs: Dubravka, Dummett, Lascelles, Gordon, Wilson, Ritchie, Lewis, Manquillo, Murphy
Callum Wilson has also returned to the bench after missing the previous match with a hamstring issue with Alexander Isak, who scored in the reverse fixture against Liverpool on his debut, keeping his place up front.
5. Emil Krafth - knee
Emil Krafth is out with a long-term knee injury. The right-back ruptured his anterior cruciate ligament in a Carabao Cup win at Tranmere back in August. Photo: Getty
7. Loris Karius - tactical
Martin Dubravka is the preferred option on the bench. Photo: Ian MacNicol
8. Mark Gillespie - tactical
Newcastle’s third choice goalkeeper is back in the 25 man squad following Karl Darlow’s loan to Hull City. Photo: Gualter Fatia