Sports · 20 August 2026

Araujo set for Liverpool debut against Newcastle on Sunday

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Ronald Araujo is expected to make his first competitive appearance for Liverpool this weekend at St James' Park. The new era under manager Andoni Iraola begins on Sunday afternoon, with Joe Gomez and Giovanni Leoni both out injured. Curtis Jones will also miss the match as he finalises a move to Inter Milan.

By BriefTea Editorial · 20 August 2026 at 13:42

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