Newcastle United faces significant player changes ahead of Liverpool match
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 10, 2026, 5:55 AM
Last updated Aug 10, 2026
Newcastle United is set to begin the 2026/27 Premier League season against Liverpool on August 23 at St James' Park. The match comes after substantial changes to the Newcastle squad following their Carabao Cup victory in March 2025. Key players including Bruno Guimaraes, Kieran Trippier, and Alexander Isak have departed, leading to a significantly altered lineup. Several remaining squad members are either unavailable or no longer first-choice, leaving the future of the match uncertain.
- •Match scheduled for August 23, 2026, at St James' Park.
- •Newcastle's roster has changed significantly since their 2025 cup win.
- •Bruno Guimaraes and Kieran Trippier are among recent departures.
- •Current squad members include Harvey Barnes and Joelinton.
- •Injuries and transfers could influence Newcastle's lineup against Liverpool.
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