Liverpool have received a boost ahead of tonight’s Premier League showdown against Newcastle, with Alexis Mac Allister set to be fit, while Conor Bradley remains sidelined 🚑.
✅ Mac Allister Fit, ❌ Bradley Ruled Out
Mac Allister required lengthy treatment during Sunday’s 2-0 win over Manchester City after a collision with Omar Marmoush, but he managed to play the full 90 minutes despite sustaining facial bruising and a black eye 🏥.
Manager Arne Slot confirmed that the Argentine midfielder will be available:
🗣️ “Yes, I think he will [be available]. He will train with us today [Tuesday].”
However, right-back Conor Bradley is out with a hamstring injury sustained during last week’s 2-2 draw at Aston Villa.
🗣️ “He is out for a few weeks. It’s a muscle injury, and it will take time before he is back,” Slot revealed.
🔄 Selection Dilemmas for Slot
With Trent Alexander-Arnold recently returning from a knee issue, Liverpool are short on cover at right-back as Joe Gomez remains sidelined with a long-term hamstring injury.
🛑 Jarell Quansah could now serve as backup on the right side of the defense.
🔄 Possible Changes in Attack
- Cody Gakpo & Diogo Jota are pushing for starts.
- Jota was an unused substitute against City, while Gakpo returned from injury in the final stages.
- Slot played no recognized striker against City, using Dominik Szoboszlai & Curtis Jones in advanced roles.
🏆 Strong XI Expected for Anfield Clash
With no FA Cup fixture this weekend, Liverpool have a week off before their Champions League last-16 tie against PSG 🇫🇷.
Expect a full-strength lineup, though Kostas Tsimikas could replace Andy Robertson at left-back, and Szoboszlai may be rested after looking exhausted at City.
📊 Liverpool’s Predicted XI
| Position | Player |
|---|---|
| 🧤 Goalkeeper | Alisson Becker |
| 🛡️ Right-back | Trent Alexander-Arnold |
| 🛡️ Centre-back | Ibrahima Konaté |
| 🛡️ Centre-back | Virgil van Dijk |
| 🛡️ Left-back | Kostas Tsimikas |
| ⚙️ Midfield | Ryan Gravenberch |
| ⚙️ Midfield | Alexis Mac Allister |
| 🎯 Right-wing | Mohamed Salah |
| 🎯 Attacking Midfield | Dominik Szoboszlai |
| 🎯 Left-wing | Cody Gakpo |
| 🎯 Striker | Luis Díaz |
🚑 Injured Players
| Player | Injury | Estimated Return |
|---|---|---|
| Conor Bradley | Hamstring | Few weeks 🏥 |
| Joe Gomez | Hamstring | Long-term ❌ |
| Tyler Morton | Shoulder surgery | Out indefinitely ⚠️ |
📅 Match Details
| Fixture | Liverpool vs Newcastle ⚽ |
|---|---|
| 📍 Venue | Anfield 🏟️ |
| 🕰️ Kick-off | 8:15 PM GMT, Wednesday, February 26, 2025 |
| 📺 How to Watch | TNT Sports 📡 |
🔴 Can Liverpool continue their Premier League title charge against Newcastle? Drop your predictions below in the comments! ⬇️🔥
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