The Reds forward has served his three-match domestic suspension and starts against the Toon this afternoon.

Jurgen Klopp has made four changes from midweek with Roberto Firmino dropping to the bench and Daniel Sturridge starting.

Newcastle striker Aleksandar Mitrovic has completed his ban but is not in Rafa Benitez’s squad.

Paul Dummett and Massadio Haidara are still out injured but Florian Lejeune is back among the substitutes following his recent ankle problem.

Sadio Mane’s Liverpool take on Newcastle at St James’ Park this afternoon

Newcastle: Elliot, Yedlin, Lascelles, Clark, Manquillo, Shelvey, Merino, Ritchie, Perez, Atsu, Joselu.

Subs: Murphy, Gayle, Diame, Hayden, Lejeune, Darlow, Jesus Gamez.

Liverpool: Mignolet, Gomez, Matip, Lovren, Moreno, Wijnaldum, Henderson, Coutinho, Salah, Sturridge, Mane.

Subs: Karius, Milner, Firmino, Klavan, Oxlade-Chamberlain, Can, Solanke.

Referee: Craig Pawson