Liverpool will be bidding to make it successive wins in the Premier League when they open their 2024 with a home match against Newcastle United.
The Reds recorded a 2-0 win over Burnley on Boxing Day to move to the top of the table, and they remain at the summit due to Arsenal's surprise home loss to West Ham United on Thursday.
Jurgen Klopp's side are two points ahead of second-placed Arsenal and three clear of third-placed Aston Villa, while Manchester City in fourth are five points behind with a game in hand.
Here, Sports Mole rounds up Liverpool's latest injury and suspension news ahead of their clash with Newcastle, who have lost four of their last five Premier League games.
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Status: Out
Type of injury: Collarbone
Possible return date: Unknown
Tsimikas suffered a broken collarbone during the clash with Arsenal on December 23, and the left-back is facing a lengthy period on the sidelines recovering from the issue.
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Status: Out
Type of injury: Knee
Possible return date: Unknown
Doak picked up a serious knee problem while representing Liverpool Under-21s, and the 18-year-old is now facing a long period on the sidelines.
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Status: Minor doubt
Type of injury: Knee
Possible return date: January 1 (vs. Newcastle United)
Mac Allister is believed to be winning his race to be fit for the clash with Newcastle, with the Argentina international in the final stages of his recovery from a knee injury.
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Status: Out
Type of injury: Knee
Possible return date: Unknown
Matip ruptured his anterior cruciate ligament during Liverpool's win over Fulham at the start of December, and the experienced centre-back is out for the foreseeable future.
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Status: Out
Type of injury: Shoulder
Possible return date: January 21 (vs. Bournemouth)
Robertson is still on the sidelines recovering from shoulder surgery, with the Scotland international not expected to be back on the field until the end of January.
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Status: Out
Type of injury: Hip
Possible return date: January 21 (vs. Bournemouth)
Thiago has been missing since April due to a hip injury, but the midfielder is closing in on a return, and Liverpool are hoping to have him available before the end of next month.
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Status: Out
Type of injury: Calf
Possible return date: Unknown
Bajcetic recovered from an adductor injury before picking up a calf issue, and it is currently unclear when the youngster will be available for selection again.
LIVERPOOL'S SUSPENSION LIST
Liverpool have no players suspended for this match.
Matt Law
