Liverpool will be without four players as it takes on Newcastle United at Wembley Stadium this weekend. Arne Slot will have one key decision to make with his team.

While Konate could well be passed fit, Alexander-Arnold ’s expected absence hands Liverpool a blow at right-back with Slot set to be without four senior stars at Wembley. Joe Gomez and Conor Bradley are already sidelined because of hamstring injuries, with the England international a long-term absentee after undergoing surgery.

Liverpool are now out of the Champions League after coming up short against PSG over two legs, though winning the Premier League still makes this an excellent debut season for Arne Slot. Being quite so brilliant having added just one player (who’s done next to nothing) to his squad makes their seemingly serene path to glory all the more impressive,