NEWCASTLE’S TEAM NEWS
Magpies manager Eddie Howe has been ill and his press conference duties were conducted by his assistant Jason Tindall. However, he is expected to be well enough to be in the dugout on Sunday.
Tindall revealed a boost for the hosts regarding Anthony Gordon, with the winger, who scored home and away against the Reds last season, back in training and pushing for a place in the matchday squad. The England international suffered a hip problem during the recent international break.
“He’s had a decent week with the physios,” said Tindall. “He was back out on grass for a session yesterday, so we’ll assess him today to see how he’s responded to that, then we’ll have to make a late call on whether he’s available for Sunday.”
Joe Willock does look set to miss out, though, along with Sven Botman, Lewis Hall and Jamaal Lascelles.