Alexis Mac Allister could return for Liverpool on New Year's Day following a six-match absence because of a badly cut knee.
The Reds remain without Andy Robertson, Kostas Tsimikas, Joel Matip, Ben Doak, Thiago Alcantara and Stefan Bajcetic.
Newcastle are likely to have nine players unavailable, though the injury to Jamaal Lascelles is not serious.
Joelinton made his comeback from a hamstring issue as a substitute on Boxing Day.
MATCH FACTS
Head-to-head
- Liverpool are unbeaten in all 14 league games against Newcastle since a 2-0 defeat at St James' Park in December 2015, two months into Jurgen Klopp's reign.