Liverpool have received a boost ahead of tonightβs Premier League showdown against Newcastle, with Alexis Mac Allister set to be fit, while Conor Bradley remains sidelined π.
β Mac Allister Fit, β Bradley Ruled Out
Mac Allister required lengthy treatment during Sundayβs 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 π₯.
Manager Arne Slot confirmed that the Argentine midfielder will be available:
π£οΈ βYes, I think he will [be available]. He will train with us today [Tuesday].β
However, right-back Conor Bradley is out with a hamstring injury sustained during last weekβs 2-2 draw at Aston Villa.
π£οΈ βHe is out for a few weeks. Itβs a muscle injury, and it will take time before he is back,β Slot revealed.
π 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.
π Jarell Quansah could now serve as backup on the right side of the defense.
π 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.
π 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 π«π·.
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.
π Liverpoolβs Predicted XI
| Position | Player |
|---|---|
| 𧀠Goalkeeper | Alisson Becker |
| π‘οΈ Right-back | Trent Alexander-Arnold |
| π‘οΈ Centre-back | Ibrahima KonatΓ© |
| π‘οΈ Centre-back | Virgil van Dijk |
| π‘οΈ Left-back | Kostas Tsimikas |
| βοΈ Midfield | Ryan Gravenberch |
| βοΈ Midfield | Alexis Mac Allister |
| π― Right-wing | Mohamed Salah |
| π― Attacking Midfield | Dominik Szoboszlai |
| π― Left-wing | Cody Gakpo |
| π― Striker | Luis DΓaz |
π Injured Players
| Player | Injury | Estimated Return |
|---|---|---|
| Conor Bradley | Hamstring | Few weeks π₯ |
| Joe Gomez | Hamstring | Long-term β |
| Tyler Morton | Shoulder surgery | Out indefinitely β οΈ |
π Match Details
| Fixture | Liverpool vs Newcastle β½ |
|---|---|
| π Venue | Anfield ποΈ |
| π°οΈ Kick-off | 8:15 PM GMT, Wednesday, February 26, 2025 |
| πΊ How to Watch | TNT Sports π‘ |
π΄ Can Liverpool continue their Premier League title charge against Newcastle? Drop your predictions below in the comments! β¬οΈπ₯
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