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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.
9. Harvey Barnes
Barnes' first campaign as a Magpies player was very stop-start and it’s hoped that with a good pre-season behind him, he can showcase his talents. | Getty Images
10. Callum Wilson
Wilson’s future has come into question in recent times, however, as long as he is a Newcastle United player then he is someone who guarantees goals. | Getty Images
11. Alexander Isak
Isak may be shifted out left in Anthony Gordon’s absence. He is likely one of the very first names on any of Howe’s team sheets. | Getty Images