Liverpool predicted lineup vs. Newcastle (4-2-3-1): Alisson; Szoboszlai, Konaté, Van Dijk, Kerkez; Gravenberch, Mac Allister; Salah, Wirtz, Gakpo; Ekitiké.

When Newcastle United host Liverpool on Monday night, the focus will be on a player who won’t set foot on the pitch.

Monday’s showdown promises to be quite the tense encounter, as the Alexander Isak transfer saga continues, with Liverpool’s offer of £110m being a catalyst for the striker's subsequent refusal to play