The match at St James’s Park (8pm kick-off) will see Newcastle looking to bounce back from a disappointing 2-1 FA Cup defeat against League One side Sheffield Wednesday and reach a first League Cup semi-final since 1976. Leicester are a well established side in the competition having won it three times and reached the last eight in five of the last six seasons.
Newcastle have won their last two meetings with Leicester, securing a 2-1 win at St James’s last season and beating the Foxes 3-0 at the King Power Stadium on Boxing Day.
Howe made eight changes to his side for the Sheffield Wednesday game and has done the same again tonight. The Magpies welcomed back Alexander Isak from a lengthy thigh injury on Saturday with the club’s record signing expected to play some role once again on Tuesday night.
“He’s getting closer,” said Howe ahead of the match. “Hopefully, Saturday will do him good, and he’ll be involved. We want him fit and available as quickly as possible. I felt that 45 minutes was his maximum.”
Callum Wilson, Fabian Schar and Nick Pope return after being rested while Allan Saint-Maximin is back on the bench following illness.
Here is Newcastle United’s line-up to face Leicester City...
1. GK: Nick Pope
After sitting out Sheffield Wednesday on Saturday, Pope is set to return to the side as he eyes a seventh consecutive clean sheet. Photo: Justin Setterfield
2. RB: Kieran Trippier
Likely to lead the side out at St James’s Park on Tuesday. Has been involved in every match so far this season. Photo: Laurence Griffiths
3. CB: Fabian Schar
Set to return to the side after being rested for the FA Cup match. Still yet to lose a match while playing for Newcastle this season.
4. CB: Sven Botman
Will be hoping to help Newcastle bounce back after suffering his first defeat since signing for the club at Sheffield Wednesday. Photo: Laurence Griffiths