How Newcastle United could line-up against Leicester City with SIX players injury doubts
Steve Bruce has already hinted at wholesale changes with Joelinton, Allan Saint-Maximin, Fabian Schar, Miguel Almiron, Jamal Lascelles and Christian Atsu all doubtful for tomorrow’s tie. With that in mind, we take a look at what the starting 11 could look like if Bruce decides to ring the changes:
1. GK: Karl Darlow
While Martin Dubravka endured a fairly quiet afternoon at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, it is a chance to get second choice Darlow some minutes on the pitch. Bruce spoke about the importance of that in pre-season. Photo: Mark Runnacles
2. RB: Javier Manquillo
The grit and determination shown in North London might have taken a lot out of Emil Krafth, who of course is still adapting to life in England. Photo: Alex Livesey
3. CB: Federico Fernandez
Fernandez replaced Jamal Lascelles in the dying stages on Sunday after he hobbled off. The Argentine is a banker to start given Fabian Schar and Jamal Lacelles are also doubts. Photo: Ian MacNicol
4. CB: Ciaran Clark
Again, similar to Fernandez, Clark will be drafted in for his first start of the season with Lascelles and Schar both expected to be on the sidelines. Photo: Mark Runnacles