Injury NewsThis Is AnfieldUnverified source· 23 Aug 2026
Liverpool Injury Woes Ahead of Newcastle Opener
Five players are ruled out and one is doubtful for Liverpool's Premier League opener against Newcastle.
Liverpool
team
Out
5 players
Doubt
1 player
Opponent
Newcastle
Competition
Premier League
What happened. Liverpool will be without five players for their Premier League opener against Newcastle, with one more player a doubt.
- The exact identities of the injured players were not disclosed.
- The match is the opening game of the Premier League season.
- Newcastle will face a depleted Liverpool side.
The availability of the doubtful player may be decided closer to kickoff.
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