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Liverpool projected XI vs. Newcastle: What will Iraola's first lineup look like?

Nairavoice · Aug 23, 2026 · 2 min read

It is a season of change at Liverpool.

Andoni Iraola has arrived as manager, hoping to get the club back into competition for the title after a bit of a slump last year. The offseason has brought more change, with Mo Salah leaving the club after nearly a decade with the Reds.

So, the visit to Newcastle United in Iraola’s first official match in charge feels important. But which of the many new acquisitions will take a place in the squad – and which regulars will provide stability? And how will forward Alexander Isak react to returning to the club where he made his name?

Manchester United, Old Trafford (Manchester) – 74,158

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Manchester United, Old Trafford (Manchester) – 74,158

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Tottenham Hotspur, Hotspur Stadium (London) – 62,850

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Liverpool, Anfield (Liverpool) – 61,276

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Manchester City, Etihad Stadium (Manchester) – 61,038

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Arsenal, Emirates Stadium (London) – 60,704

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Everton, Hill Dickinson Stadium (Liverpool) – 52,769

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Newcastle United, St James’ Park (Newcastle) – 52,729

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Sunderland, Stadium of Light (Sunderland) – 48,095

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Chelsea, Stamford Bridge (London) – 40,044

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Leeds United, Elland Road (Leeds) – 37,633

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Aston Villa, Villa Park (Birmingham) – 36,887

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Coventry City, Coventry Building Society Arena (Coventry) – 32,609

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Brighton & Hove Albion, American Express Stadium (Brighton) – 32,176

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Nottingham Forest, The City Ground (Nottingham) – 31,212

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Ipswich Town, Portman Road Stadium (Ipswich) – 30,294

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Fulham, Craven Cottage (London) – 28,107

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Crystal Palace, Selhurst Park (London) – 25,194

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Hull City, MKM Stadium (Hull) – 24,983

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Brentford, GTech Community Stadium (London) – 17,250

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AFC Bournemouth, Vitality Stadium (Bournemouth) – 12,357

There likely won’t be many changes from a 2-0 win over Como FC that closed out preseason, with a few questions about center back – where new signings Jeremy Jacquet and Ronaldo Araujo each played a half of the friendly – and on the right side of attack where Rio Ngumoha hopes to hold his place.

Here’s how Liverpool may line up in Iraola’s debut:

Forwards: Rio Ngumoha, Florian Wirtz, Cody Gakpo; Alexander Isak