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Newcastle United are currently out in Germany for a pre-season warm-up camp as they begin their preparations for the 2024/25 campaign. Eddie Howe’s side will then have around a week back in England before jetting off to Japan for another pre-season tour - one that will see them play games against Urawa Reds and Yokohama FM.
However, in between those two trips, Newcastle will head down the coast to Hull to face Tim Walter’s Hull City side. The Tigers narrowly missed out on the Championship play-offs last season but have seen a few of their key players leave the club this summer as their new manager attempts to rebuild his squad to go again for promotion.
Newcastle United, meanwhile, will head to Hull likely without any of the players who were at Euro 2024 and the Copa America this summer but Howe still has a number of options to choose from next weekend. Here, we take a look at Howe’s current strongest XI and what his team next weekend at the MKM Stadium could look like.
5. Lewis Hall
Hall is now a permanent member of Howe’s squad and will be keen to use pre-season as a way to stamp his mark on the team. | Getty Images
6. Joe Willock
Willock suffered from multiple injury issues last season and will be keen to put those behind him during the off season. Photo: Stu Forster
7. Joe White
Sandro Tonali is still banned from playing in friendly games in front of fans whilst Bruno Guimaraes will be given an extra rest after representing Brazil in the Copa America. Injury to Lewis Miley could give White a chance to impress. | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images
8. Joelinton
Newcastle United fans will be very keen to see Joelinton in action during pre-season after he missed a large chunk of last season through injury. | Getty Images