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five players may miss Liverpool’s match against Newcastle as Eddie Howe provides Alexander Isak update

Latest Liverpool FC Updates Ahead of Newcastle Showdown at St James’ Park

Up to five players may miss tonight’s Premier League fixture in the North East.

Liverpool face off with Newcastle United at St. James’ Park on Monday evening, as both teams aim to gain ground in the league standings.

The Reds began their campaign with a convincing 4-2 victory over Bournemouth at Anfield. Arne Slot’s side saw late goals from Federico Chiesa and Mohamed Salah seal the win in the final minutes.

In contrast, Newcastle played out a 0-0 stalemate with Aston Villa. With Alexander Isak currently refusing to play amid a push to join Liverpool, Eddie Howe turned to Anthony Gordon to lead the Magpies’ attack.

Although Liverpool may feel confident, Newcastle are eager to prove to their absent striker exactly what he’s walking away from. Unfortunately for Slot, up to five players might be unavailable for selection tonight.

Frimpong Sidelined With Hamstring Issue

Last weekend, Jeremie Frimpong sustained a hamstring injury during the Bournemouth clash. The 24-year-old full-back, signed from Bayer Leverkusen for £29.5 million earlier this summer, had to be withdrawn around the hour mark.

Speaking during Thursday’s press conference, Slot provided an update: “The medical team was completely right about Jeremie to tell me that I had to take him off, because he is out until the end of the international break, and that happened in the game.

I already said immediately after the game that it had nothing to do with how he played, but we felt he had an issue with his hamstring. And with ‘we’ I don’t mean me, but the medical staff.

And they were completely right. So, a good call to take him off; otherwise, he would have maybe been out for longer. And we expect to have him back after the international break.”

Gomez and Bradley Both Remain Doubts

Joe Gomez made a brief return from injury with an 18-minute appearance against Bournemouth, but doubts remain over his readiness for a full return.

Slot explained: “For him to play 20 minutes [this season] is already quite a lot. I wouldn’t say he had a setback, but he wasn’t able to train with us three days in a row completely with the team, which is completely normal if you have been out for so long and all of a sudden the manager needs you for 20 minutes.

He is training with the team, so let’s see where he is on Monday, if he can be involved in the team, or if he can even start. But there are other options.”

Conor Bradley is also in doubt for the clash, having missed both the Community Shield and the league opener.

“Conor trained for a few minutes with us today for the first time,” Slot added.

Newcastle Missing Isak and Possibly Willock

Newcastle’s injury list is considerably shorter, with only two potential absentees. Alexander Isak remains unavailable, and Joe Willock has only just resumed full training. Meanwhile, Jacob Ramsey—recently signed from Aston Villa for £40 million—is expected to feature.

Speaking on Willock, Howe shared: “Joe trained on Tuesday and Wednesday and trained really well. When he went down in the game [in Korea] I thought he was going to be out longer term, it didn’t look good. Credit to him, he’s got back fit and looking good.”

Regarding Isak’s situation, Howe expressed disappointment: “It was a sad moment. My preference is these things do not happen publicly. They are better dealt with behind closed doors. But needs must. The club has spoken, and justifiably so in that moment.

He’s contracted to us. He’s our player. My wish is that he would be playing on Monday. He won’t be, and that’s regrettable. But 100 percent I want him back in a Newcastle

August 25, 2025
Eddie Howe of Newcastle sent a transfer notice to Liverpool over Anthony Gordon

Eddie Howe has added William Osula from Sheffied United to his roster and provided an update on the situation with the Liverpool target, Marc Guehi, Kieran Trippier, and Anthony Gordon.

Anthony Gordon, a target for Liverpool, resumed his training, Eddie Howe issued a warning to Newcastle, saying they would “fight tooth and nail” to retain their major names.

Because of Newcastle’s financial fair play circumstances, the head coach said today that “there’ll always be the possibility that anyone could leave.”

However, he made it clear that his intention was to alert teams like Liverpool to the fact that elite players like Gordon, Bruno Guimaraes, and Alexander Isak—who committed to Newcastle for the upcoming campaign—are off limits.

Kieron Trippier is not actively seeking a move, but Newcastle might still sell him if a bid is received, according to Howe. As the champions prepare to gain an additional £80 million in revenue from the sale of Julian Alvarez to Atletico Madrid, Guimaraes, who has been observed by Manchester City, declares that he is dedicated to creating a “special” season on Tyneside.

Regarding Gordon, Howe stated: “He has been incredibly focused on his work, fitness, and everything related to Newcastle United Football Club. His mind is on Newcastle.”

Absence of distractions When asked about Trippier, who has had meetings with representatives of a Saudi league team, Howe responded, “I see him as a huge part of the team and the squad going forward but as I said earlier, there’ll always be the possibility that anyone could leave, especially while we’re still in the midst of financial fair play which is still affecting the club.”

I won’t discuss specific players, but presumably, there will be outgoings in addition to incomings.

That is not to say that everyone is walking around with a ‘For Sale’ sign plastered on their head. Financial Fair Play will continue to have an impact on our decision-making process. No, our goal is to retain our finest players, and we will stop at nothing to achieve that.

That doesn’t imply that some players won’t leave; that’s because it must be on our end. Kieran isn’t actively seeking to go, in my opinion. He has performed admirably in training this week and returned with the goal and full commitment of any player returning for preseason games to fight for his spot.

“I am able to give you nothing,” Howe said, providing no updates on the club’s attempt to acquire England defender Marc Guehi from Crystal Palace for a reported £60 million.

William Osula, a youthful striker for Sheffield United, was signed by Newcastle yesterday after three years of pursuit. Though Howe has gushed about his potential, he will be a backup to Isak and Callum Wilson.

“I have known him since Jason (Tindall) was at Sheff U,” the man stated. For three years, we have followed him. He had the makings of a solid centre striker and thrilled us. fast speed, toned body, height of 6 feet 3 inches, and technical proficiency.

“He is in a good position to grow in the areas that need improvement. We have two excellent forwards, and there are no better centre forwards to look up to, learn from, and pick their brains. However, finding players that fit that description is difficult, and we are not financially able to spend ridiculous sums of money.

August 9, 2024
It is now believed that the player sold by Chelsea for £5m could be worth £90m

Reports say some at Newcastle United think ex-Chelsea defender Tino Livramento could be worth a lot more than they sold him.

According to iNews, Eddie Howe’s side believe their new signing could be worth £90m within a few years.

Livramento had great promise all around him as he made his way from the academy to the first team at Stamford Bridge.

However, it was recognized that he would always struggle to establish himself as a regular with the club playing Reece James in the same role.

They then transferred him to Southampton where they initially signed him for a fee of £5 million. However, due to the resale clause included in the sale, this figure has now increased. He joined Champions League club Newcastle in the summer.

Livramento would soon be worth £90million
He has already been drafted into his new team as he soon wants to compete with Kieran Trippier for a place in the starting XI.

However, the Magpies believe they have a player whose value will skyrocket in the years to come, thanks in large part to the promising performances he has already shown throughout his career.

It was reported that they also had similar opinions on the Lewis Hall recording. Earlier in the summer they made too good an offer only to be denied the signing of the young Englishman, who was revealed to have been a Newcastle fan as a child.

Given the potential he showed while playing for the first team last season, this exit could make some fans nervous.

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Felix to Chelsea latest: Barcelona priority, decision of Pochettino, Ansu Fati twist

Joao Felix is keen to leave Atletico Madrid before the summer transfer window closes, with a return to Chelsea as a possible solution for the Portuguese striker.

Joao Felix has been linked with a surprise return to Chelsea as we approach the final days of the summer transfer window. football.london understands that another signing will be fielded by the west London side with an eye to the attacking areas.

A versatile striker is the Blues’ priority ahead of the deadline. Felix joined the west Londoners on a short-term deal from Atletico in January, hoping to impress this summer and secure a permanent move to Stamford Bridge.

However, the 23-year-old has since made it clear that, despite interest from Saudi clubs, his priority is to join Barcelona. That’s why football.london took a look at the latest news on Felix’ future with just two days left until the transfer window.

Barcelona priority

According to Fabrizio Romano, Barcelona are preparing to sign Felix before the transfer window closes on Friday, September 1. The transfer guru said: “Barcelona are ready to launch ‘Operation Joao Felix’ in the next 48 hours – the board are working to find a solution to make this possible with FFP.”

“Joao has only been waiting for Barca since his interview in July. He would only consider other clubs or Saudi Arabia if the Barca deal falls through.”

Player stance revealed

Joao Felix prioritizes a move to Barcelona before the transfer window closes. In a statement about his future, Felix said: “I would like to play for Barcelona.

“Barcelona has always been my first choice and I would really like to play for Barça. It has always been my dream since I was a child. If it happens, it will be a dream come true for me.”

Ansu Fati twist

Barcelona are ready to leave Ansu Fati on loan or on a permanent transfer to make way for the signing of Joao Felix. Tottenham and Chelsea have been offered the chance to sign the youngster from Barca this summer – which would allow the Catalan club to pay Felix’s wages.

The Portuguese international has already expressed his desire to join Barcelona.

Decision of Mauricio Pochettino

According to the Daily Mail, Mauricio Pochettino has already decided he doesn’t want to sign Joao Felix on a permanent deal following his £15million loan spell last season. The Atletico Madrid striker joined the Premier League club on loan in January and has made 20 appearances in all competitions, scoring four goals and providing no assists. Atletico president Enrique Cerezo has confirmed that the Blues will not take the opportunity to sign Felix, adding that he will return to the Spanish capital.

September 1, 2023