Newcastle United vs Liverpool
Newcastle United vs Liverpool
Good evening and welcome to the ECHO's live coverage of Liverpool's Premier League clash with Newcastle United.
The Reds travel to St James’ Park looking to make it two wins from two at the start of the new campaign. However, a red-hot atmosphere awaits the visitors due to events that have occurred off the pitch surrounding Alexander Isak.
The forward is currently on strike at Newcastle in an attempt to force through a transfer to Liverpool. The Reds have had a £110 million bid for the striker rejected, with the Magpies believed to want around £150 million before agreeing to a sale.
That decision has clearly irked Isak, who put out a statement last week confirming that he wanted to leave. However, as of yet, Newcastle have been unable to find a potential replacement, and the Reds have not come back to the table with another offer.
All of this means Isak will not be involved on Monday night, with Anthony Gordon — who was linked with a move to Liverpool last summer — set to lead the line.
For Liverpool, Ryan Gravenberch is set to return after serving a suspension last weekend. Head coach Arne Slot will be without both of his first-choice right-back options, though, with Conor Bradley and Jeremie Frimpong injured.
Team news will be in at 6:45 p.m. (BST) for an 8 p.m. kick-off. Paul Gorst and Ian Doyle will be in attendance to provide build-up, goal updates, and reaction from a huge game in the North East.