Liverpool Confirm line-ups for Newcastle as Mac Allister out,Szoboszlai in Bradley start in system change.

Liverpool has confirmed the line-ups for the match against Newcastle, with Mac Allister out and Bradley starting due to a tactical shift.

As Liverpool heads to Newcastle, one player is already confirmed to be absent. Arne Slot faces several selection challenges regarding who will take the field at St. James’ Park.

Jeremie Frimpong’s hamstring injury has created a dilemma at right-back, as both Conor Bradley and Joe Gomez have only recently returned from their own injuries.

Neither player is likely to last a full 90 minutes, and it remains uncertain if they can even start the match.

After a lengthy wait, Liverpool is set to play their second match of the Premier League season.

They will face Newcastle United, who will host them in what promises to be an intense atmosphere at St. James’ Park.

The Magpies will be missing their key striker, Alexander Isak. The Swedish international has expressed a desire to join Liverpool, but Newcastle has turned down a £110 million offer from the reigning champions.

Isak’s absence could work in Liverpool’s favor, although head coach Arne Slot must navigate some tough choices regarding his lineup.

We consulted our Liverpool writers on how they would set up for what is expected to be an early challenge to the team’s title ambitions.

This match will serve as an early assessment of the champions’ title credentials, and Liverpool’s resolve will undoubtedly be tested this evening.

How they respond to this challenge will significantly influence the outcome, and Arne Slot along with his players should prepare for a loud and hostile reception from a fanbase upset by Alexander Isak’s current situation.

For Slot, the right-back position poses a problem since Jeremie Frimpong is sidelined with a hamstring issue, and Conor Bradley has just resumed training.

Joe Gomez has had limited playing time in 2025, raising the question of whether Dominik Szoboszlai could be deployed in that position. The Reds will likely need his strength and energy in some capacity.

In the midfield, Ryan Gravenberch is back alongside Alexis Mac Allister and Curtis Jones. I’m opting for a box midfield setup with Florian Wirtz playing as a sort of ‘false 9’. This strategy proved effective against Manchester City last season, with Jones and Szoboszlai executing it well.

Hugo Ekitike is poised to bide his time as he continues his impressive start to life at Liverpool. Milos Kerkez narrowly secures the position over the more seasoned Andy Robertson.

Team (4-2-3-1): Alisson; Bradley, Konate, Van Dijk, Kerkez; Gravenberch, Szoboszlai; Salah, Wirtz, Gakpo; Ekitike