{
  "id": 2804504,
  "title": "Liverpool Confirmed XI vs Newcastle United",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/liverpool-confirmed-xi-vs-newcastle-united",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-23T14:25:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/liverpool-confirmed-xi-vs-newcastle-142500032.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Liverpool prepares to host Newcastle United in their opening Premier League match of the season at St. James' Park. This fixture marks Andoni Iraola's first game in charge of the Reds, following his appointment as head coach earlier this summer, replacing Arne Slot. The squad includes three new signings: Jeremy Jacquet, Ronald Araujo, and Victor Munoz, with more players expected before the window closes. However, several regulars are absent from the confirmed lineup.\n\nIn defense, Conor Bradley and Giovanni Leoni are missing as they continue their recoveries from long-term injuries. Joe Gomez is also out, having suffered a hamstring injury during Liverpool's pre-season friendly against Sunderland, but he is expected to return within the next couple of weeks. Hugo Ekitike, who scored in last August's fixture and again in Liverpool's 4-1 victory at Anfield in January, is also unavailable due to an Achilles injury sustained in April.\n\nThe positive news is the return of Alexander Isak, who leads the attack against his former club for the first time since his transfer to Liverpool last summer. The confirmed starting XI for Liverpool is as follows: Alisson, Fraser, Jacquet, Van Dijk (captain), Kerkez, Gravenberch, Szoboszlai, Wirtz, Gakpo, Isak (center forward), and Ngumoha. On the bench, Mamardashvili, Araujo, Tsimikas, Endo, McConnell, Mac Allister, Nyoni, Munoz, and Koumas are available to be substituted.",
  "summary": "Liverpool Confirmed XI & Team News vs Newcastle UnitedLiverpool travel to St. James’ Park to face Newcastle United in their opening Premier League fixture of the season. It will also be Andoni Iraol...",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}