Newcastle United’s injury concerns are getting worse, as they may be without two more important players against Liverpool.
Eddie Howe is anxious about the availability of Callum Wilson and Kieran Trippier for tonight’s Premier League match at Anfield (kick-off 8pm).
NewcastleWorld is aware that both players are questionable, therefore the team’s absence list may once more include more than ten players.
English striker #09 Callum Wilson of Newcastle United and English defender #02 Kieran Trippier (L) of Newcastle United. (Image courtesy of AFP/HENRY NICHOLLS via Getty Images))
On Boxing Day, Trippier played the entire ninety minutes as the Magpies fell short against Nottingham Forest 3-1. Miguel Almiron was replaced by Wilson in the 55th minute of play.
Tino Livramento may take Trippier’s place at right back, and Alexander Isak, who scored on his most recent debut at Anfield in 2022, is anticipated to lead the attack.
The possibility of both players being out could provide United more injury woes. Nine senior players, including Sandro Tonali, Nick Pope, Jacob Murphy, Harvey Barnes, Joe Willock, Elliot Anderson, Javier Manquillo, Matt Targett, and Jamaal Lascelles, are already residing in their treatment room. Newcastle has not triumphed at Anfield since 1994. In his 11 games as manager of the Reds, Howe has suffered losses. Additionally, drama usually develops when the
Virgil van Dijk’s first-half red card gave Newcastle a 1-0 lead against the 10-man Reds in their early-season encounter at St. James’ Park. But Darwin Nunez surprised the hosts with a brace in the closing minutes.
Newcastle had been sent out six months prior, with goalkeeper Nick Pope receiving his marching orders. Nunez and Cody Gakpo’s goals secured a 2-0 triumph.
And although United had taken the lead through Isak in last season’s match on Merseyside, a late goal by Fabio Carvalho condemned United to a heartbreaking loss.
Even though Newcastle defeated Liverpool to qualify for the Champions League the previous season, Jurgen Klopp’s club has recovered and is now 13 points ahead of tonight’s opponents in the Premier League standings.
