"Nothing to do with what's in the media. When you get to Newcastle, you know what to expect. We played them three times last season and twice their intensity levels were above us. I don't think they need anything add to be intense at St. James' Park. It's a very good team. They can make it a fight. They have players who are so good on the ball. One of the best teams and one of the most difficult teams to face in the league."
"Despite defensive vulnerabilities, the Reds' attack has consistently proved decisive, and if Liverpool score against Newcastle, they will match their record 36-game top-flight scoring streak. Monday's showdown promises to be quite the tense encounter, as the Alexander Isak transfer saga continues, with Liverpool's offer of £110m being a catalyst for the striker's subsequent refusal to play for the Magpies."
"Jeremie Frimpong trudged off injured on the hour mark against Bournemouth, and has been ruled out until after the international break, with Wataru Endo in line to deputise. And Slot hailed Liverpool's medical staff for making the call to protect Frimpong."
Liverpool travel to Newcastle for a demanding Premier League match against an intense, technically gifted opponent. Newcastle showed higher intensity than Liverpool in two of three meetings last season. Liverpool began the title defence with a 4-0 win over Bournemouth, with new signing Hugo Ekitike scoring. The Reds still display defensive vulnerabilities but possess a potent attack that can extend a 36-game top-flight scoring streak. The Alexander Isak transfer saga continues after Liverpool's reported £110m offer and Isak's refusal to play. Jeremie Frimpong is injured and ruled out until after the international break; Wataru Endo may deputise. Medical staff removed Frimpong to protect him.
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