Newcastle United handed injury boost v Sunderland as Yoane Wissa call made - two changes from Champions League
Sunderland v Newcastle United: Here is the Newcastle team news ahead of Sunday’s Tyne-Wear derby match at the Stadium of Light.
Newcastle United have arrived at the Stadium of Light for the first Premier League derby against Sunderland in almost a decade.
The Magpies head into the match looking for their second away win of the league season while Sunderland are unbeaten at home in the Premier League.
Eddie Howe’s side have a few fitness concerns heading into the match with Kieran Trippier, Sven Botman, Emil Krafth and William Osula ruled out for the match. Joelinton was a doubt after being forced off in the 2-2 Champions League draw at Bayer Leverkusen with a groin issue.
Nick Pope is also a doubt, having missed the last four matches with a groin issue though Howe hinted he had a chance of returning against Sunderland.
But now the team news becomes clearer with Newcastle’s team now arriving at the Stadium of Light.
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Eddie Howe drops NUFC team hint after Bayer Leverkusen
“We've got a few days to see,” Howe said about his side after the Leverkusen match.”I haven't been in contact with those guys for a few days, having travelled out here. So, yeah, I think that's where we are.
“I think Nick might be the closest in the group that was mentioned a second ago. But I'm not sure how he feels.”
Yoane Wissa has been involved in Newcastle’s last two matches off the bench following his £55million move from Brentford.
“He can [start],” Howe said on Wissa. “Whether he's physically able to and how long he's able to play, they're all questions. He had a bit of illness in the last 24 hours, hence why he only got a few minutes [v Leverkusen]. It is unfortunate because he was going in the right direction. So, a little knock back there.
“I think the same team can go again. But I have to make that decision on how the individuals feel. And, of course, we have a very good squad waiting for their opportunities. So, changes could also be a thing that helps us.”
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Newcastle United line-up v Sunderland
Newcastle have Joelinton available for the match but he drops to the bench in place of Lewis Miley while Pope remains out. Miley is one of two changes with the other seeing Anthony Elanga come into the side in place of Harvey Barnes.
NUFC XI: Ramsdale; Livramento, Thiaw, Burn, Hall; Tonali, Guimaraes, Miley; Elanga, Gordon, Woltemade