Liverpool will welcome Ibrahima Konate back to the squad for their Premier League clash against Newcastle on Saturday.
The Frenchman has missed the last three games after his father passed away, but Arne Slot has confirmed the central defender has since returned to training and will be available for selection.
“Ibou trained with us yesterday and trains with us today and will be in the squad tomorrow,” Slot told reporters on Friday morning.
Curtis Jones will also return after missing the Qarabag game in midweek through illness. However, Joe Gomez, who was taken off injured in the 3-2 defeat by Bournemouth last weekend, remains sidelined.
Jeremie Frimpong limped off inside the opening five minutes on Wednesday night and will play no part against Newcastle, though his injury is not as bad as initially feared.
"He will definitely not be in the squad tomorrow so he's out for a few weeks,” Slot revealed. "It's not as bad as we [first] thought, so something positive from something not so positive.
“Curtis is again available, he was sick as I said but he is available.
“Joe will not be available but that does not have to take much longer anymore, but he will not be available for the weekend.”
With no senior right-back available, it could be Dominik Szoboszlai or Curtis Jones tasked to fill in unless Slot hands a surprise start to Calvin Ramsay.
Alexander Isak and Giovanni Leoni are the two longer-term absentees for the Reds, while Federico Chiesa returned to action off the bench against Qarabag, marking his comeback with a goal.
Predicted Liverpool XI (4-2-3-1): Alisson; Szoboszlai, Konate, Van Djik, Kerkez; Mac Allister, Gravenberch; Salah, Wirtz, Gakpo; Ekitike
Injured: Bradley, Frimpong, Gomez, Isak, Leoni
Venue: Anfield
Date and time: 8pm on Saturday, January 31, 2026
How to watch: TNT Sports
