Liverpool team news: Injury, suspension list vs. Newcastle United

Liverpool will be looking to make it eight straight wins in all competitions when they welcome Newcastle United to Anfield in the Premier League on Thursday night.

The Reds beat Aston Villa 1-0 on Saturday to move onto 37 points from 16 matches, which has left them in second position in the Premier League table.

Jurgen Klopp's side are currently one point behind leaders Manchester City in England's top flight and just one ahead of third-placed Chelsea, with all three teams seemingly involved in the title race.

Here, Sports Mole rounds up all of Liverpool's latest injury and suspension news ahead of the contest with Newcastle, who face a battle to remain in the league this season.

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Status: Out Type of injury: Cheek Possible return date: Unknown

Liverpool are set to be without central defender Nat Phillips for the next month or so due to the fractured cheekbone that he suffered against AC Milan in the Champions League.

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Status: Out Type of injury: Ankle Possible return date: Unknown

Harvey Elliott is making excellent progress in his recovery from a serious ankle injury, but the youngster will not be able to return to the field for some time yet.

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Status: Major doubt Type of injury: Hamstring Possible return date: December 16 (vs. Newcastle)

Roberto Firmino remains a major doubt for this match with the hamstring injury that he suffered against Atletico Madrid in the early stages of November.

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Status: Out Type of injury: Eye Possible return date: Unknown

Curtis Jones's eye injury is expected to keep him on the sidelines for "a number of weeks", with the midfielder battling to be available before the end of the year.

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Status: Minor doubt Type of injury: Knock Possible return date: December 16 (vs. Newcastle)

Divock Origi was not involved against Villa due to an injury that he picked up in training, but the forward could be back in the fold for the clash with the Magpies.

Liverpool have no players suspended for this match.