BREAKING NEWS: Live From Fabrizio Romano, Horrible News Has Been Confirmed For Newcastle Before The Liverpool Game.

One of Liverpool’s upcoming opponents is dealing with a significant injury concern ahead of their match. Arne Slot’s side begins a busy December schedule with a home game against Manchester City today, followed by a trip to St James’ Park to face Newcastle United on Wednesday night.

The Premier League leaders are already contending with multiple absences for their midweek fixture, and Eddie Howe may now have an additional issue within his squad. During Newcastle’s 1-1 draw with Crystal Palace on Saturday, Alexander Isak left the game in the first half due to a suspected groin injury. Howe described it as a “contact injury” and expressed hope for a quick recovery, but further evaluation is needed to determine its severity. Joelinton and Dan Burn also raised concerns during the match, but both finished the game and are expected to play against Liverpool.

Isak’s status for Wednesday remains uncertain, and the short recovery period makes his participation doubtful. This would be a significant setback for Newcastle, as the Swedish international is their top scorer this season. With limited goal-scoring options—only Isak and Harvey Barnes have netted more than twice—Howe faces a tough decision if Isak is unavailable. Possible solutions include using players with limited minutes, such as Callum Wilson or William Osula, or repositioning someone like Anthony Gordon or Joelinton to lead the attack. Newcastle will closely monitor Isak’s progress in the coming days, as his absence would complicate their preparations. While this development might appear favorable for Liverpool, injuries to key players are always an unfortunate aspect of the game, and a swift recovery for Isak is hoped for.