Key occasions
Extra from Eddie Howe’s chat with Sky. “It’s not the place we wish to be at this second in time … getting into the brand new season and not using a recognised centre-forward … what I might say is that Anthony Gordon has performed the place rather well for us traditionally … and final week, although he didn’t rating … he led the road rather well … I anticipate him to do the identical right now … he enjoys the place … he needs to play there … counter-attacking is just not basically a very powerful factor in our efficiency … defensively our off-the-ball construction must be proper … we now have to minimise their threats … however we’re at residence and we imagine with the inventive gamers we now have on the pitch … we are able to trigger any crew issues.”
Sky Sports activities get Eddie Howe on the mic, and instantly ask if there are any updates on the Alexander Isak saga. “No, completely nothing to replace you with, sadly,” he straight-bats.
What about Newcastle’s reported £50m bid for Wolves striker Jørgen Strand Larsen? “I’m not happening properly right here, am I, as a result of I’ve acquired nothing to inform you on that! I’ve been making ready the sport and I’ve had no updates on something … the main target for me is only on this recreation as I feel you’ll perceive.”
Toon unchanged; Reds welcome again Gravenberch
Newcastle did every part however rating of their opening Premier League match at Villa Park. No large shock, then, that they title the identical beginning XI as they did for that goalless draw final Saturday. Jacob Ramsey, the brand new arrival from Villa, is called as a sub.
Liverpool make two modifications within the wake of their emotional 4-2 victory over Bournemouth two Fridays in the past. Curtis Jones and Ryan Gravenberch come into the midfield; Jeremie Frimpong is injured, whereas Alexis Mac Allister is lacking resulting from private causes. Frimpong’s place at proper again can be taken by … both Jones or Dominik Szoboszlai. Let’s see.
The groups
Preamble
Issues are likely to occur when these two meet. Newcastle United’s first home trophy in 70 years, to pluck one random instance out of skinny air …
… or the 3-3 thriller on this fixture final season …
… or essentially the most well-known Premier League match of all of them, rendered right here in retro model …
… and all of that is earlier than contemplating the summer time switch saga which continues to rumble away. As soon as extra with feeling, then. Kick-off is at 8pm UK time. It’s on!
