Newcastle United could be without Ryan Fraser for their Premier League clash with Liverpool on Wednesday night.
According to The Chronicle, who claims that the Scot missed the 2-0 defeat away to Manchester City on Boxing Day with a groin injury.
Newcastle host Liverpool on Wednesday evening, as their injury woes continue to mount.
The Magpies are already without former Reds midfielder Jonjo Shelvey, while Paul Dummett and Jeff Hendrick missed the City game through illness.
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Fraser’s likely absence acts as a boost to Liverpool, with the winger a dangerous player on his day.
The 26-year-old scored once and registered two assists against the Reds for Bournemouth back in 2016/17, in a 4-3 win for the Cherries.
Liverpool need to produce a response at St James’ Park, following their drab 1-1 draw at home to West Brom on Sunday afternoon.
Newcastle’s injury problems should aid them in that respect, but another disappointing result against a lesser team would be a worry for Jurgen Klopp.
