Ian Doyle: Newcastle United for an opening game early on Saturday is never the most welcoming place. And if Liverpool are to carry the race for the Premier League title to last weekend, this could be the game that proves to be the biggest threat to it. So what should Jürgen Klopp do? Less than 72 hours after the victory over Villarreal, there will definitely be some changes. But maybe not as many as people believe. At least that is what I would do. READ MORE: Liverpool could evolve in two ways under Jürgen Klopp after new contract READ MORE: Liverpool could sign the perfect new pillar in midfield if Real Madrid fails Allison Becker scores. A change in defense, where Joel Matip now has a regular rotation with Ibrahima Konate to work with Virgil van Dijk as a central defender. Joe Gomez and Costas Tsimikas were waiting, but I still live with Trent Alexander-Arnold and Andy Robertson as backs. The center line also sees only one switch. Fambino and Thiago Alcantara remain, while Nabi Keita replaces Jordan Henderson. And I do not change the offensive line with Luis Diaz, Santio Mane and Mohamed Salah remaining in place. Part of the reason is that their minutes in recent games are obviously fresh for games like this. However, Diogo Jota and Divok Origi will have to get involved at some point. My team (4-3-3): Allison? Alexander-Arnold, Matip, Van Dijk, Robertson; Fabinho, Thiago, Keita; Wrong, Manet, Diaz. Henderson takes on the role of Fambino as Gomez enters Theo Squires: Starting Saturday at 12.30pm, blow in the middle of the Champions League semifinals, having played the first game on Wednesday and the second game in Spain to follow on Tuesday? What a clever idea… Liverpool tried and failed to transfer their trip to Newcastle United, so I would expect some changes from Jurgen Klopp, as the Reds are forced to back down and continue with it, while continuing to claim an unprecedented quadruple. Two changes in defense as Joe Gomez starts as a right back, with Trent Alexander-Arnold resting before the corner with Villarreal again, while Joel Matip is recalled in place of Ibraima Konate in the center. Virgil van Dijk and Andy Robertson, who are in incredible form at the moment, maintain their positions, however, with the recent illness of Costas Tsimikas not ensuring rotation in the left back. Naby Keita receives a recall in midfield, but this time he is not in place of Jordan Henderson, with the Liverpool governor at number six for it. He is McMahon and will love the opportunity to beat Sunderland’s toughest opponents, no doubt. Fambino leaves with the result that the Brazilian has rested for Villarreal as well. It’s a turnaround between him and Thiago Alcantara for whose legs do not exist, but the Spaniard’s form is too good at the moment to stay out. In the meantime, I will go for an unchanged three-pointer with Luis Diaz maintaining his position and Santio Mane continuing in the middle. Diogo Jota is an option, but he is not as dangerous on the left or in the center as the duo in shape at the moment. My team (4-3-3): Allison? Gomez, Matip, Van Dijk, Robertson; Henderson, Keita, Thiago; Wrong, Manet, Diaz. Read more related articles Read more related articles Jota starts with Gomez’s plan for Villarreal Sean Bradbury: Eight possible games are all that stand in the way of Liverpool and the fourfold glory. And with one game at every midweek slot until the home season is over, managing the minutes will be a big boost. The trip to Newcastle United, however, is a must to win given the situation in the title race. Tuesday’s second match against Villarreal undoubtedly offers the best chance for rotation, albeit in a measured way, as the tie has not yet been sealed. This means that no real risks can be taken with the eleven for today. It was interesting that Jurgen Klopp gave Joe Gomez another chance at right-back on Wednesday night. He may repeat it from the beginning in Spain, but Trent Alexander-Arnold goes here again. So are Virgil van Dijk and Andy Robertson, but Joel Matip is back in the fold. In the midfield, Nabi Keita starts next to Thiago and Fambino. Santo Mane maintains his position in the center of the attack, with Diogo Jota and Mohamed Salah flanking him. My team (4-3-3): Allison? Alexander-Arnold, Matip, Van Dijk, Robertson; Fabinho, Keita, Thiago; Wrong, Mane, Yota. Keita and Matip are back, Origi’s chance may come Tom Kavila: Saturday’s trip to St James’ Park will be far from simple for Liverpool. Eddie Howe’s side are currently on an impressive run after winning each of their previous four Premier League trips and have developed a newfound confidence to reach the first half of the table. But Jurgen Klopp’s team continues to find a way to get to the top, regardless of the opposition. The obvious temptation for this game may be to rest many stars of the first team with Villarreal on the horizon, but the same was said in view of last weekend’s Merseyside derby. Klopp may well choose not to make enough changes once again, as he wants to keep pace with his players. Two changes are all I would make from Wednesday’s win over Villarreal, with Joel Matip replacing Ibrahima Konate and Naby Keita coming on for Jordan Henderson. Diogo Jota and Divok Origi could be called up from the bench, with the latter looking to score once again at the Kisa headquarters. Origi scored in his last two outings at St James’ Park and could make a difference from the bench this afternoon. My team (4-3-3): Alisson, Alexander-Arnold, Matip, Van Dijk, Robertson; Fabinho, Thiago, Keita; Wrong, Manet, Diaz.
