Liverpool travel to Newcastle United in the Premier League today (17.30 GMT).
The Reds finally picked up their first league win of 2023 in the Merseyside derby against Everton earlier this week. Mo Salah and Cody Gakpo were in on target in a 2-0 victory.
Jurgen Klopp’s side have underwhelmed so far this campaign and sit just ninth in the table. But with 17 games remaining, they still hold a chance of qualifying for next season’s Champions League - but have to start by defeating Newcastle United, who occupy fourth.
Yet a triumph against the Magpies - whose only loss of the season in the top flight was at Anfield - will put the pressure on the teams above.
The injury situation is looking a lot healthier for Liverpool. Diogo Jota and Roberto Firmino both came off the bench against Everton, having not played since October and November respectively. Meanwhile, Virgil van Dijk was among the substitutes and has had a further solid period of training.
Thiago Alcantara (hip), Ibrahima Konate (hamstring) and Calvin Ramsay (knee) also all sidelined.
With that in mind, here’s the Liverpool team we predict to face Newcastle.
5. LB - Andy Robertson
Had a fine game against Everton and will be looking to carry on the momentum. | Liverpool FC via Getty Images Photo: John Powell/Liverpool FC via Getty Images
6. CM - Fabinho
The Brazil international has struggled this season but Klopp has been encouraged by Fabinho’s levels he’s been showing in training. | Liverpool FC via Getty Images Photo: John Powell/Liverpool FC via Getty Images
7. CM - Stefan Bajcetic
The 18-year-ld is genuinely one of the first names on the team sheet because of his form. | Liverpool FC via Getty Images Photo: John Powell/Liverpool FC via Getty Images
8. CM - Jordan Henderson
The captain led from the front against Everton and a win against Newcastle will always mean a lot for the Sunderland-raised midfielder. | Liverpool FC via Getty Images Photo: John Powell/Liverpool FC via Getty Images