Get Newcastle United vs. Liverpool predicted XI, team news and injury updates with Alexander Isak’s future in focus and concerns for the Reds around their right-back options.

Liverpool are busy gearing up for their return to Premier League action as their title defence continues. The Reds will take on Newcastle United in the Monday Night Football as they make the trip to St James' Park.

Amine Adli, who played alongside the Reds duo for four years in Germany, has completed a £25 million move to Bournemouth. The 25-year-old announced his move via Instagram, and Wirtz was the first to congratulate his former teammate. Wirtz dubbed Adli “one of his best friends” in football, alongside Frimpong and Jonathan Tah.

Liverpool supporters are concerned ahead of the trip to St James' Park following Jeremie Frimpong's blow against Newcastle United.

Didi Hamann has concerns about Liverpool’s defence following their Premier League opener. The Reds began their title defence at home to Bournemouth on Friday night. They were pegged back

Liverpool’s recruitment team were praised for their sharp work in May, securing Jeremie Frimpong from Bayer Leverkusen after triggering his £29.5 million release clause. The Dutch international has wasted little time in showing why Arne Slot was so keen to bring him to Anfield.