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Darwin Nunez and Alexis Mac Allister have been active on social media, while the official club account has potentially revealed four players will start.
The Reds, currently 11 points clear at the top of the Premier League, continue their demanding schedule with the visit of the Magpies on Wednesday.
This brief respite will be a novelty for Liverpool following a hectic run of fixtures, including two rescheduled midweek matches due to the FA Cup exit.
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As is customary in modern football, players often use their social media platforms to build anticipation for upcoming matches.
Both Mac Allister and Nunez posted match graphics on their Instagram stories ahead of the showdown with Eddie Howe's side, possibly hinting at their involvement.
The official Liverpool social media account has been buzzing with posts featuring Alisson, Konate, Szoboszlai and Salah, sparking speculations about their involvement in the upcoming matches.
Meanwhile, Nunez has found himself at the centre of debate following a missed chance in the Aston Villa match which drew comments from the Reds' head coach on his overall work ethic.
Ahead of Wednesday's game, the Dutch manager addressed Nunez's attitude: "I helped him by saying you can miss a chance [against Villa]," Slot revealed.
But if you miss a chance, you need to be fighting for the team