Get Newcastle United vs. Liverpool predicted XI, team news and injury updates with Alexander Isak’s future in focus and concerns for the Reds around their right-back options.

Newcastle and Isak are at war, but with so little time remaining of the transfer window, an uncomfortable truce may be more likely than his dream move to Liverpool.

Newcastle United are adamant Alexander Isak will not be allowed to leave despite the striker going public with his desire to depart this summer, suggesting promises have been “broken” and “trust is lost”. Telegraph Sport takes a closer look at what Isak claims has happened and what Newcastle United have said in response.