28 Reds in training & Mac Allister fitness update – Latest Liverpool FC News

February 25, 2025
Henry Jackson

Liverpool have been training ahead of Wednesday’s Premier League clash with Newcastle, on a day when Arne Slot delivered two key fitness updates.

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The Reds are preparing to host the Magpies, in the last of what feels like a relentless run of fixtures.

On Tuesday, 28 Liverpool players took to the training pitch at the AXA, including youngsters such as Trent Kone-Doherty and Kieran Morrison.

Thankfully, Alexis Mac Allister was alongside his teammates, having picked up a black eye in the 2-0 win at Man City.

It was no surprise to see Conor Bradley and Joe Gomez absent, however, with Slot confirming that the latter is still out for a “few weeks.”

Liverpool’s training squad on Tuesday

Goalkeepers: Alisson, Kelleher, Jaros, Davies, Ojrzynski

Defenders: Van Dijk, Konate, Quansah, Alexander-Arnold, Robertson, Tsimikas

Midfielders: Gravenberch, Mac Allister, Szoboszlai, Jones, Endo, Elliott, McConnell, Nyoni

Forwards: Salah, Gakpo, Diaz, Jota, Nunez, Chiesa, Ngumoha, Kone-Doherty, Morrison

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Joanna Durkan has assessed Liverpool’s lineup options for tomorrow night, with Diogo Jota and Gakpo pushing to start:

“Liverpool did not suffer any fitness issues at Man City, but Jota was not in starting contention after informing Slot he ‘wasn’t fully recovered yet’ on the eve of the match.

“His fitness will play a big part in how the Reds lineup, as Slot strongly hinted he would be his starting No. 9 when available.

“Assuming he is fit to start, he could be one of only two changes for Liverpool with Gakpo to add further fresh legs in attack after making a successful injury return at the Etihad.”

Liverpool lineup options vs. Newcastle with Diogo Jota and Cody Gakpo call

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