Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool FC seek to finish 2020 on a positive note as they take on 14th placed Newcastle United away from home turf and the most notable change in the starting XI for the Reds is the inclusion of Thiago Alcantara in the matchday squad.
The Spanish international, who arrived at Anfield this summer from Bayern Munich, has not featured in the Reds shirt since sustaining an injury during October’s Merseyside derby game, however, the midfield star could be in line to grab a few minutes off the bench should Klopp’s side take a comfortable lead over Steve Bruce’s men.
Joel Matip was withdrawn at the hour mark in Sunday’s stalemate against West Brom and replacing the Cameroonian defender at the heart of the visitor’s backline is Nathan Phillips.
A rare league start is handed to the veteran James Milner, with the former Manchester City man replaces Gini Wijnaldum in the midfield trio.
The usual frontline of Salah, Mane and Firmino is field up top for the Merseysiders as the famed triplet hope to find themselves back amongst the goals following their misfiring showing at Anfield over the past weekend.
Here is how both sides lineup for the upcoming Premier League fixture:
Newcastle United FC XI
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Liverpool FC XI
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