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Newcastle and Liverpool face player absences for EPL opener

Liverpool.com • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 8:41 AM

Last updated Aug 23, 2026

Newcastle and Liverpool face player absences for EPL opener

Summary

Newcastle and Liverpool will each miss key players in their opening match of the Premier League season. Joe Gomez is among those sidelined due to injury concerns. The absence of these players presents a challenge for both managers as they look to fill the gaps in their squads. The match is highly anticipated as both teams aim to start the season strongly.

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Status Watch

•Joe Gomez is injured and unavailable for Liverpool.
•Both teams will have to adjust their lineups for the match.
•The Premier League season opener takes place soon.

Latest Updates

8:41 AMLiverpool.com — 6 players set to miss Newcastle vs Liverpool as Andoni Iraola faces defense concern - Liverpool.com

What they're saying

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Liverpool and Newcastle are set to be missing some key players from the opening clash of the new Premier League season, leaving both managers with a task to replace them
— Liverpool.comby Luke Thrower

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