The Reds are aiming to return to winning ways after a 3-0 defeat by FC Barcelona in the first leg of the Champions League semi-final at Camp Nou on Wednesday.
They know if they’re successful in their pursuit at St. James’ Park – the penultimate league fixture of the campaign – Jürgen Klopp’s team will return to the top of the Premier League table, two points ahead of Manchester City, who are not in action until facing Leicester City at home on Monday night.
Ahead of tonight’s meeting with his former club, Wijnaldum sat down with Liverpoolfc.