Newcastle United v Liverpool: Team News

Caoimhin Kelleher again will substitute for Alison Becker on Wednesday, but Slot expects the Brazilian to be fit again before the end of the year.

He said: “We’re just waiting for the moment when Alisson is fully fit because Caoimh is doing too well to put Alisson in goal if he’s only at 50 per cent (fitness) and that wouldn’t be good for Alisson and not be good for the team.

“He’s getting there. It might take a few extra days, but he’s getting closer and closer, and as I’ve always said, the final phase of rehab is always the period where you’re like, ‘OK, is he really there? , or does he need a few extra days?’

“But he will be there by the end of December if things continue as they are.”

Castle also confirmed Federico Chiesa is back in team training, while Harvey Elliott returned from injury as a late substitute against City.

Alexis McAllister is one yellow card away from receiving a one-match ban in the Premier League. Newcastle duo Joelinton and Fabian Schar are in the same situation.

Magpies defender Dan Burn is set to be available, with Howe saying: “Dan came through the (Palace) game well. When he was suspended we used it as an opportunity to look after his ankle and get fit.

“He was excellent against Crystal Palace and he got through the game OK.”

However, Sven Botman, Emil Krafth and Jamal Lascelles are all after Newcastle.