Boss has fitness doubts ahead of Magpies trip

LIVERPOOL are busy gearing up for their return to Premier League action as their title defence continues.

- By MARK WAKEFIELD

The Reds will take on Newcastle United on Monday night as they make the trip to St James' Park.

Arne Slot's side go into the game having claimed a 4-2 win over Bournemouth in their first match of the new season.

However, the Liverpool head coach is being forced to deal with some injury concerns within the first few weeks of the campaign.

Slot spoke to reporters yesterday in his pre-match press conference ahead of the clash against Newcastle.

The Reds head coach provided several injury and squad updates as they prepare for the trip to Tyneside.

Here, we look at the latest Liverpool injury and suspension news ahead of the trip to Newcastle.

JOE GOMEZ

Joe Gomez has emerged as a potential fitness doubt for Liverpool this week.

Gomez made a long-awaited return from injury to feature against Bournemouth last week with a late cameo.