Your latest dose of daily Liverpool news this week includes good and bad news on fitness and plenty of preparation for the game against Newcastle.
Mac Allister trains ahead of Newcastle
In an unexpected boost, Alexis Mac Allister has been involved in full training as the Reds prepare for their upcoming New Year’s clash at Anfield.
After Jurgen Klopp hinted “we’ll see” regarding the World Cup winner’s fitness ahead of the contest, Mac Allister was seen training as the team prepared for another big Premier League clash.
The Argentine was part of a 23-man squad at Kirkby, but Jarell Quansah was absent having played the full 90 minutes against Burnley on Boxing Day.
It remains to be seen whether Mac Allister is fit enough to play against the Magpies, but his mere inclusion in training will be enough to make Reds fans breathe a sigh of relief, particularly given Wataru Endo’s impending departure for the Asian Cup.
3 things today: injury updates and Salah plan
We’re no closer to knowing when Thiago or Stefan Bajcetic will return to the field, but Klopp insists the former is in a “good place” with his fitness. Klopp was asked about his plan for Mohamed Salah’s upcoming absence, something he outlined. as an “average situation”
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Video of the day and match of the night.
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The festive football party continues as Southampton take on Plymouth in the Championship.
If you somehow have room in your life for more football, the game starts at 6pm (GMT) and you can watch it all on Sky Sports Main Event.
