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Former Everton star John Heitinga is set to take charge of Liverpool against Newcastle after Arne Slot was handed a two-match ban.

That sees Heitinga likely to take charge on the sidelines at Anfield on Wednesday night.

The Dutch defender joined Slot's team in the summer.

The former central defender spent five years with Everton during his playing career and has already spent time in charge of Ajax since becoming a coach.

In addition, the Reds coach has also worked under David Moyes at West Ham.

Heitinga has been linked with head coach roles this term, with West Brom said to have been interested in his services at the end of last year(

Johnny Heitinga will be on the touchline against Newcastle.

Very, if I say, talented, I do not even rate him high enough because he’s more than that already, he’s been a head coach himself but he’s still young.

"He grew into our staff from the start in a very good manner.
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