Liverpool fans brace themselves for a tough showdown against Newcastle United on Monday as they prepare to face the Magpies without key right-back Jeremie Frimpong.

With tensions running high, Newcastle is eager to avenge their previous defeats, making the clash at St James' Park even more crucial. Liverpool, meanwhile, has already faced bumps in the road this season, losing young talent Conor Bradley to injuries.

In a press briefing, Reds' coach Arne Slot delivered the disappointing news: "Jeremie Frimpong will be sidelined for at least a month due to a hamstring issue," confirming that the team would miss his robust defensive skills.

Last season, Liverpool managed a remarkable run with injuries, but fortune hasn't smiled quite so kindly this time. Slot noted, "The medical team made the right call in taking him off during the Bournemouth match. If we hadn’t, we might be facing a longer absence." He expects Frimpong to return right after the international break, offering a glimmer of hope.

Who Will Step Up in Frimpong's Absence?

With Frimpong out and Bradley still recovering, Liverpool has no natural right-backs heading into this critical match. Echoes of the Carabao Cup final resound, as Coach Slot searches for viable alternatives. Joe Gomez, returning from his own injury, appears as the primary candidate.

Slot stated, "Joe Gomez is in the mix, but he's just been back at training. We also have Wataru Endo and Dominik Szoboszlai capable of filling in. We'll explore all our options before making a decision on the lineup for Newcastle."