Is Trent Alexander-Arnold injured? Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp delivers fitness update on Reds full-back & Luis Diaz

The Reds were in Premier League action against Bournemouth on Saturday, with the Merseyside giants having to recover from going a goal down and losing Alexis Mac Allister to a red card on his home debut before securing a 3-1 win at Anfield.

England international full-back Alexander-Arnold was replaced late on as he limped to the touchline, while Colombian winger Diaz was also substituted in the closing stages after receiving treatment for a knock.

Klopp has said of the “painful” blow taken by Alexander-Arnold and whether he could be forced to sit out a trip to Newcastle: “He told me he had a kick which was pretty painful. But as far as a twist or fall, it was a kick. That’s why we changed then but I hope he will be fine.”

The German added on Diaz, who was on target against Bournemouth: “As long as he was fresh and everything he was obviously super. A massive threat for everybody. He is in a good moment, no doubt about it.”

There appears to be little concern regarding the fitness of two key men in Liverpool’s plans, with the Reds having taken four points from their opening two Premier League games in 2023-24 to suggest that they can offer a positive response to the disappointment of finishing fifth last season.