Jurgen Klopp handed massive injury blow ahead of Liverpool clash with Newcastle

Ronald Koeman has hailed Jurgen Klopp as the new king of the Premier League.

When asked if there had been any intense boardroom meetings, McClaren said: “No, it has been a normal routine”.

“This is why Liverpool could compete with the best clubs now that Klopp has them playing so great”, he said.

The Reds remain seventh as a result of the defeat, while Newcastle climb above Sunderland into 18th but still in the relegation zone courtesy of their goal difference.

Milner has shown great leadership to push the side forward in a time where club captain Jordan Henderson has been missing from the team, and has played a huge part in Liverpool’s resurgence since Klopp was appointed. Liverpool rebounded to beat Newcastle 2-0 on April 13, 2015 as they tried to claw into the top five at the end of the 2014-2015 campaign. Firmino is clinical in front of the goal, passes the ball really well, and his spatial awareness makes him a key player for the Reds.

The visitors to St. James’ Park on Sunday afternoon will be Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool team.

In that time, Liverpool have won through to the League Cup semi-finals courtesy of a 6-1 rout of Southampton, while they also brushed aside Premier League champions Chelsea and title hopefuls Manchester City. They will face Stoke City for a chance to play for their first trophy since 2012.

Head Coach Steve McClaren is under pressure to turn things around quickly, and certainly in attacking areas he has the resources available to do so. After a year in Spain he was signed by Newcastle in what looked a massive coup, but after sustaining a serious injury in December 2005 he was never the same again and he left in 2009.