6 players set to miss Newcastle vs Liverpool as Andoni Iraola faces defense concern
Liverpool.com • • sports
Key Points:
- Liverpool and Newcastle will both miss key players due to injuries for their Premier League season opener, presenting challenges for managers Andoni Iraola and Matthias Jaissle.
- Newcastle's Tino Livramento (calf injury) and Joelinton (various injuries) are sidelined, with Amar Dedic expected to fill in at right-back.
- Liverpool's Joe Gomez is out for several weeks with a muscle injury sustained in preseason, while Conor Bradley remains months away from returning after a serious knee injury.
- Striker Hugo Ekitike of Newcastle faces a long recovery from an Achilles injury, likely missing the majority of the season, with Giovanni Leoni being the closest to a return among long-term absentees.
- Both teams are undergoing transitions with new managers and squad changes, making the fitness issues a significant factor for their season openers.
