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Virgil van Dijk, Fabinho and Curtis Jones MISS Liverpool's game against Newcastle tonight after registering suspected positive Covid-19 tests

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp was without three key players for Thursday night's clash against Newcastle with Virgil van Dijk, Fabinho and Curtis Jones all absent due to Covid-19 tests.

A club statement read: 'Fabinho, Curtis Jones and Virgil van Dijk will miss tonight's Premier League fixture against Newcastle United after registering suspected positive tests for Covid-19. The three players are now isolating.

'As a result, the entire Reds set-up, including all players and staff, were tested for Covid-19 again today with no further positive cases being detected.

Virgil van Dijk is one of three Liverpool players who missed tonight's game against Newcastle
Reds midfielder Fabinho
Liverpool star Curtis Jones

'Supporters attending the game at Anfield are reminded of the new entry requirements and protocols in place to protect public safety.