Liverpool team news: Predicted XI vs Newcastle as Jacquet and Ngumoha decisions made

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Andoni Iraola's first competitive match as Liverpool manager sees the Reds take on Newcastle United this Sunday. 11:51, Fri, Aug 21, 2026 Updated: 11:54, Fri, Aug 21, 2026 Rio Ngumoha will be used regularly on the right wing by Liverpool this season (Image: Getty)Andoni Iraola's Liverpool tenure begins with a trip to the new-look Newcastle United as Alexander Isak comes face-to-face with his old club.

But Liverpool have conceded six goals across their last three trips to St James' Park, so they have their work cut out for them, even against a new-look Newcastle team.Defence: Frimpong, Jacquet, Van Dijk, KerkezWith Conor Bradley, Joe Gomez and Giovanni Leoni all unavailable, Liverpool's defence picks itself in several positions. The assured Frenchman really caught the eye in the first half so should partner captain Virgil van Dijk for at least an hour on Tyneside.Alexander Isak and Florian Wirtz will be key for Liverpool at Newcastle (Image: Getty)Midfield: Gravenberch, SzoboszlaiAlexis Mac Allister returned to the Liverpool pre-season camp late after playing in the World Cup final with Argentina.

With Mohamed Salah having left the Merseyside club, Iraola needs the duo to step up.On the left, Cody Gakpo could play what is potentially his final match for Liverpool. Summer arrival Victor Munoz could replace him after an hour or so.Liverpool predicted XI vs Newcastle in full: Alisson; Frimpong, Jacquet, Van Dijk, Kerkez; Gravenberch, Szoboszlai; Ngumoha, Wirtz, Gakpo; IsakPredicted Liverpool bench: Mamardashvili, Araujo, Tsimikas, Endo, Mac Allister, Nyoni, Elliott, Chiesa, Munoz.