Last season, Liverpool did not have enough victories to truly celebrate, especially while playing away from home. Its 2-0 triumph over Newcastle United was unquestionably one of them nevertheless.
When Mohamed Salah tried to get around Nick Pope, he panicked and handled the ball early on, which helped keep the score low. It appeared as though a surging Liverpool may win by five or six if the goalie had stayed on the field; nonetheless, Liverpool expertly saw out the game while being utterly dominant.
This time, Liverpool might use a similar level of dominance, but it may not be able to rely on its opponent making a mistake that results in a dismissal. However, it will be able to rely on the discovery of a brand-new weapon that can now be used to its full potential for the first time.Another alternative at the base of the Liverpool midfield is Stefan Bajeti, who was an unused replacement against the Cherries at Anfield. However, it would be a tough ask to start him against Newcastle after more than five months of inactivity. It would be only his 12th start for the team overall.In either case, the inclusion of top-tier playmaker Alexis Mac Allister is a certain. His dismissal against Bournemouth was overturned, allowing him to play. Since joining Liverpool from Brighton earlier this year, the Argentine has been a gentlemanly player.
While Mac Allister has been filling in as a holding midfielder for Liverpool, his limitations in that role have become clear. He lacks defensive awareness and is more suited to a more advanced role further up the pitch. By playing him in his preferred position, Liverpool will not only benefit from his attacking qualities, but they will also be more defensively secure, as he will be better positioned to help keep the ball in the opponent’s half and prevent counter-attacks.