Date :Wednesday 30th December,2020
Time: 9:00 pm
Stadium St James' Park
Referee Paul Tierney (England)
Goal Scorer:
Team News:
Newcastle
Newcastle have a number of absentees themselves, with Jamaal Lascelles and Allan Saint-Maximin still feeling the effects of catching COVID-19.
Jonjo Shelvey and Ryan Fraser are both expected to miss out due to groin injuries, while goalkeeper Martin Dubravka is a long-term absentee.
Newcastle can welcome Callum Wilson back into the fold, though, with the striker being left as an unused sub against Man City despite scoring eight goals in 12 games so far this season.
Newcastle United possible starting lineup:
Darlow; Manquillo, Fernandez, Schar, Clark, Lewis; Ritchie, Longstaff, Hayden, Joelinton; Wilson
Newcastle United Premier League form: LWWLDL
Newcastle United form (all competitions): WWLDLL
Liverpool
There could be mixed news on the injury front for Liverpool in this match, with Matip out after suffering an adductor injury against West Brom but Thiago Alcantara pushing to be included in the matchday squad.
The full extent of Matip's problem is yet to be revealed, but he is expected to miss a few weeks, leaving Liverpool without a senior fit centre-back with Virgil van Dijk and Joe Gomez still long-term absentees.
Rhys Williams replaced Matip on Sunday but Klopp could opt for Nat Phillips this time, while Jordan Henderson has also filled in alongside Fabinho this season.
Thiago has been sidelined for 16 matches after picking up a knee injury in the Merseyside derby, but he is now close to his highly-anticipated return and could be involved from the bench in this match.
Klopp may decide to be extra cautious over his fitness and hold him back for one more game, although the need for midfield reinforcements has grown with Naby Keita suffering another injury setback which rules him out of this match.
Diogo Jota and Kostas Tsimikas also remain sidelined for a while, but there was good news at the weekend as James Milner and Xherdan Shaqiri returned to the squad.
Rotation is possible given the quick turnaround in fixtures, although with such limited options Klopp's hand may be forced to a certain extent.
Liverpool possible starting lineup:
Alisson; Alexander-Arnold, Phillips, Fabinho, Robertson; Oxlade-Chamberlain, Henderson, Wijnaldum; Salah, Firmino, Mane
Liverpool Premier League form: DWDWWD
Liverpool form (all competitions): WDDWWD
Prediction: Newcastle United 1-2 Liverpool
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