Jurgen Klopp has hit the jackpot with Liverpool summer transfer ahead of Newcastle

Our weekly Liverpool jury columnists consider the Bournemouth victory as well as Sunday’s matchup with Newcastle United.

When Liverpool plays Newcastle United this weekend, they will be looking to build on last Saturday’s three-point performance.

The Reds should be extremely encouraged by the fact that they were the only Premier League team to sweep Eddie Howe’s team from the previous season as they get ready to square off against the Magpies once more.

After the Argentine’s red card was overturned, Jurgen Klopp will have access to Alexis Mac Allister on Sunday afternoon, which is a significant improvement for the midfield. Additionally, Thiago Alcantara and Stefan Bajcetic are nearing their respective comebacks from injuries, while Curtis Jones might miss his second straight game due to an ankle problem.

Four supporters have provided their opinions as part of a weekly ECHO fan column in anticipation of the Reds’ upcoming matchup with the Magpies.

Rhys Buchanan (city centre, @Rhys_Buchanan) – No changes required ahead of Sunday

I was more than happy to return to Anfield last weekend, reconnecting with old friends and familiar faces I hadn’t seen in a long time and remembering routines while enjoying a few cold beers in the beautiful sunshine. Fortunately, the Reds had no intention of ruining the celebration, so we could take pleasure in watching various other encouraging results accumulate over the course of the round of games (and that’s before we get to how I’ve missed the pies).

Aside from the initial shakiness at the back, I thought we displayed strong character to rally and could take a lot of positives with us. I was quietly impressed by Wataru Endo’s grit and determination, despite the challenging circumstances surrounding his introduction following Mac Allister’s severe dismissal. Diaz appears to be in great shape elsewhere, and Szoboszlai has all the makings of being a key player this season.

I would be looking to start the same team for Sunday’s challenging away game at Newcastle, and as a realist at this point, I would settle for a point to build on, or even better, a repeat of the Reds’ decisive away victory at St. James’ Park last season! Up the Reds.

Szoboszlai already has the look of the real deal, says Andrew Cullen (Widnes, @brothersred5).

Liverpool produced a composed performance against Bournemouth after a tentative start. Dominik Szoboszlai gave a dynamic, fluid performance that was overflowing with speed and power. He already has the appearance of being the player who can give the Liverpool midfield new life. We have benefited from having box-to-box midfielders who are strong and athletic, like Henderson and Fabinho, as well as players with flair, like Thiago and Keta.

Cody Gakpo’s midfield experiment hasn’t quite succeeded. Gakpo was essential to the team’s success last season in a more advanced role. He has, however, quickly lost playing time this season when he has been positioned in the middle of the field. When we want to unleash more attacking players onto the field at Anfield, Gakpo may be an option in the midfield, but as an established midfielder, the early indications are that such a position will stifle his brilliance rather than unfold it.

I anticipate Gakpo to be replaced by Endo when Manchester United visit this weekend. Our defensive posture should be improved by this switch. Even at this early stage, we must keep up with the advancing front-runners in the title race, which is already under way.

Liverpool is taking lessons from last year, writes David Shams (@ShamsWriter, Beijing).

Last season, the Liverpool supporters were doubting everything at this point. Sure, the 9-0 and 7-0 victories over Bournemouth and Manchester United offered a glimmer of hope, but the assurance we found in those performances could never be replicated. Was this the beginning of the end after such a high?

Of course, there are still unanswered questions. Once one issue is resolved today, another one will arise tomorrow.

Although it’s still very early in the season, it seems like some of the weaknesses from the previous campaign are almost completely overcome. In the past year, such grit and determination have not been seen. The team would have crumbled and flailed as they attempted to get back into the game against Bournemouth had they conceded an early goal. Unlike before, this time.

They managed to grind out a difficult point on the road at Stamford Bridge, which was something that the team from the previous season struggled with in other away games.
For Sunday, this is encouraging.
Newcastle has grown stronger as a result of its renovation, riding high on petrodollars. A loss won’t end the season, but if you win all three, we’ll leave a lasting impression. It’s safe to say that last season is over.

The overturning of Mac Allister’s red card on Sunday could be crucial, according to James Noble (Worcestershire, @james_noble98).

We may not have had the easiest victory over Bournemouth on Saturday, but that might have worked in our favor. Finally, despite being down a goal and then a player, Liverpool responded enthusiastically and positively. As a season goes on, it can’t help but be beneficial to be able to use adversity as a springboard when necessary.

Dominik Szoboszlai served as the process’s technically astute driving force. What encouraging preliminary evidence the Hungarian is providing. However, the Reds continue to overly encourage their opponents. Sunday probably has a lot less margin for error.

Going to St. James’ Park in order to take on Newcastle does seem to jump off the page. The Magpies, radiant under Eddie Howe, should present a significant challenge. It’s one to anticipate and be prepared for.

It could be crucial to know when to shift up a gear and when to put the car into cruise. The rhythmic sense of Alexis Mac Allister can be useful in that regard. On Tuesday, it was extremely gratifying to learn that his red card had been overturned. Jürgen Klopp’s team can thrive in this environment if they have strong foundations and a persistent willingness to roll with the punches.