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title: "Liverpool duo now expected to leave after Newcastle United snub"
canonical: "https://readliverpoolfc.com/news/liverpool-duo-now-expected-to-leave-after-newcastle-united-snub/"
type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Vishal Subramanian"
section: "Liverpool News"
published: "2026-08-25T08:51:59Z"
modified: "2026-09-22T13:13:24Z"
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# Liverpool duo now expected to leave after Newcastle United snub

**Liverpool’s 2-2 draw against Newcastle United generated a lot of chatter on social media.**

Firstly, the Reds proved with their performance that they are well and truly a work in progress under Andoni Iraola as they struggled to cope with the Magpies’ threat.

Their squad, as a whole, looks short of options, although attacking reinforcements are expected to arrive before the deadline.

However, two players who weren’t part of the squad were [Federico Chiesa](https://readliverpoolfc.com/tag/federico-chiesa/) and [Harvey Elliott](https://readliverpoolfc.com/tag/harvey-elliott/).

And now, [James Pearce of The Athletic](https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7533152/2026/08/24/alexander-isak-liverpool-iraola/) has confirmed that they could leave before the transfer deadline.

## Liverpool open to offloading Fede Chiesa and Harvey Elliott

Chiesa missed out due to a minor knock, but Elliott simply wasn’t chosen, which was a huge sign that he isn’t a part of Iraola’s plans.

And now, Pearce believes the Liverpool duo could well be on the move in the coming days.

An excerpt from the article reads: “‘With Federico Chiesa and Harvey Elliott not even making the bench against Newcastle, it would be no surprise if they moved on in the remaining eight days of the window.”

> Federico Chiesa has been left out of Liverpool's matchday squad for their Premier League season opener against Newcastle under new head coach Andoni Iraola. [pic.twitter.com/ngervFQwpE](https://t.co/ngervFQwpE)
>
> — Football Italia (@footballitalia) [August 23, 2026](https://x.com/footballitalia/status/2091542684171153579?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

Elliott’s career has nosedived over the past year or so and he doesn’t have a role to play under Iraola.

As for Chiesa, he has struggled with injuries at Anfield and his departure could open up a non-HG spot, which could be beneficial.

Our opinion: If suitable offers come in, the Reds should wish them well and offload them this summer.

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