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Eight Liverpool players unavailable for match against Newcastle United

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 9:55 AM

Last updated Aug 20, 2026

Eight Liverpool players unavailable for match against Newcastle United

Summary

Liverpool will be without eight players for their Premier League opener against Newcastle United on August 20. Injuries to Hugo Ekitike, Conor Bradley, Giovanni Leoni, and Joe Gomez complicate preparations for head coach Andoni Iraola. Curtis Jones and Freddie Woodman are considered doubts, while Jayden Danns and Stefan Bajcetic are also unavailable. The match marks the start of the season for both teams, with Newcastle's head coach Matthias Jaissle also facing squad issues. Joelinton has been ruled out for several weeks, creating opportunities for younger players amidst a challenging opening fixture.

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Status Watch

•Liverpool will miss eight players for the Newcastle match.
•Joe Gomez has a muscle injury and is unlikely to play.
•Curtis Jones and Freddie Woodman are doubts for the game.
•Joelinton will miss several weeks for Newcastle due to injury.
•Andoni Iraola and Matthias Jaissle will begin their coaching tenures.

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