After cruising to a comfortable 3-0 victory against 1860 Munich in Saalfelden on Friday, Newcastle are preparing to face stronger opposition in the form of Mainz, who finished 8th in the German top flight last term.
In the previous match, Eddie Howe named a starting line-up that changed entirely in the second half. Sven Botman was introduced for Jamaal Lascelles at half-time and the rest of the side changed on the hour mark.
Federico Fernandez (calf), Kell Watts (knee) Jamal Lewis (calf) and Matt Ritchie (tightness) sat the 1860 Munich game out and could be rested once again this afternoon. Matty Longstaff and Jay Turner-Cooke were named on the bench but didn’t get on the pitch.
Once again Howe is expected to give plenty of players a decent run-out this afternoon as they prepare for the upcoming Premier League season on August 6.
9. Miguel Almiron - 6
A couple of lovely touches and got into some threatening areas but couldn’t add to his goal tally for pre-season. Photo: Ian MacNicol
10. Ryan Fraser - 5
Worked hard down the left side but couldn’t really penetrate. | Getty Images
11. Chris Wood - 5
Skied an effort over the bar after half an hour. Worked hard and applied pressure but just seemed a bit on the back foot in and around the penalty area as United looked to threaten. | Getty Images
12. Matt Ritchie - 6
On for Dummett 31: Got into some decent areas down the left but his crosses into the box haven’t been able to find their man. Photo: Naomi Baker