Liverpool have just received some very positive news ahead of Sunday’s game against Newcastle

Newcastle United made a new signing ahead of this weekend’s match against Liverpool, while the Reds were given an extra boost on Tuesday.

Lewis Hall will be happy to make his Toon debut at St James’ Park on Sunday, but one player who looked like he wouldn’t be involved at Liverpool was summer signing Alexis Mac Allister.

He was sent off in the 3-1 win over Bournemouth last weekend. The World Cup winner received a red card for a challenge on Cherries CEO Ryan Christie.

Replays showed it to be a questionable decision, but apparently not questionable enough for the VAR to change the referee’s decision. Liverpool played the rest of the game with ten men and managed to prevail, but their main concern was the next game against Newcastle. They already have limited options in midfield and going to St James’ Park without Mac Allister could have been a disaster.

Alexis Mac Allister is no longer suspended for Newcastle-Liverpool

Earlier this week, Liverpool appealed Mac Allister’s red card, hoping the Premier League would reverse the decision.

They received a reply on Tuesday confirming that the 24-year-old’s resignation had been withdrawn. This means he will now be available for Sunday’s match against Newcastle. While Toon fans hoped the ban would stick, it’s the right move. It was a mistake to send him off and he will rightfully be able to play at Tyneside this weekend.

It should be a great game as there are some disagreements between the two clubs after last season. A clash broke out on the fringes of Anfield around this time last year, while Jurgen Klopp has hit out at the Magpies on several occasions in recent months.

They were the only team to beat Newcastle twice last season, so Eddie Howe’s side will be keen to right the wrongs. The Magpies are hoping for a positive outcome, even with the news that Mac Allister will be available for selection rather than suspended.

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‘I hope soon’ – Stefan Bajcetic’s message after returning from five-month injury

Stefan Bajcetic is optimistic he will be back in action as soon as possible after sitting on the bench in the win over Bournemouth.

The Spaniard’s 2022/23 season has been cut short as he suffered a groin ‘stress reaction’ in March and is yet to fully return to the squad.

Bajcetic broke through before the setback, making 19 appearances in all competitions and becoming a fixture in Liverpool’s midfield.

After watching the Reds’ 3-1 win over Bournemouth from the bench, the teenager shared a positive message on Instagram while anticipating his imminent return to the pitch.

The midfielder wrote:“Felt so good to see you at home again! Hopefully soon on the pitch.”

Saturday marked the first time Bajcetic has been called up to a matchday squad in five months and was a big step towards his return hopefully in the coming weeks.

He did not travel with the team on their pre-season tour to Singapore as he continued his rehabilitation alongside compatriot Thiago.

Thiago himself has been out since April after undergoing hip surgery and hasn’t fully returned to the squad either.

The duo remained at the AXA training center while the team traveled to Southeast Asia for friendlies with Leicester and Bayern Munich.

Bajcetic was one of the standout players of the 2022/23 season before his injury and hopes to pick up where he left off when he makes a full comeback.

The Reds travel to Newcastle next weekend and the 18-year-old will no doubt be hoping to gain a few minutes to reintegrate among his team-mates.