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Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe could be boosted by the return of two big players for the trip to Liverpool(Image: Serena Taylor/Newcastle United via Getty Images)

Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe has confirmed that Sandro Tonali is fit for the trip to Premier League leaders Liverpool on Wednesday.

And the Magpies could be further boosted by the return of two key players.

Tonali suffered a hamstring injury in training last week.



While the midfielder recovered in time to be named in the Newcastle squad for Sunday's thrilling 4-3 home win over fellow Champions League-chasers Nottingham Forest, he was restricted to a cameo off the bench.

Tonali emerged in the 70th minute as the Magpies fought to hold on to three big points following a second-half fightback from Forest.

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But Howe has confirmed that the Italy international is now fully recovered and ready to take his place in the starting line-up against the Reds at Anfield.

The boyhood Evertonian said of Tonali: "He came through the game fine."

Howe also offered surprising updates on defender Sven Botman and midfielder Joelinton.

Botman has been sidelined since injuring his knee in the Carabao Cup semi-final second-leg 2-0 home victory over Arsenal that sealed Newcastle's place in next month's Wembley showdown against holders Liverpool.

But the Netherlands international has a chance of returning on Wednesday.

Howe said: "Sven's improving and he's improving quickly, so we'll see whether he makes it.

The Brazil international has missed the Magpies' last four matches with a knee injury.

But Howe said: "Again with Joe, it is similar to Sven, he is really improving and doing really well and pushing.

"He is another player who could be quite close.

Joey is a massive player for us."

Newcastle have conceded 14 goals in their last five Premier League games and on Wednesday will come up against the on-fire Mohamed Salah, who leads both the top-flight's scoring and assists charts.

And Howe said: "That's going to be a challenge for us (stopping Salah).
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