The Reds have had to wait two long weeks since the defeat to Tottenham Hotspur, with Ole also hoping his players would return from the international break unscathed.
Ahead of the test against Steve Bruce's side, the boss spoke to Mark Sullivan about our Premier League clash against the Magpies, Marcus Rashford's MBE and the arrival of youngster Facundo Pellistri...
What’s the status on everyone after the international break?
“You never know [how players are] until they get back and we have had a look at them. I think, and we hope, everyone has come through okay.