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.
13. Dan Burn - 6
On for Schar 57: Will have been disappointed to have conceded minutes after his introduction considering how comfortable Newcastle had looked beforehand. Could do little to prevent the goal but was tidy in possession once again. Photo: Mike Hewitt
15. Emil Krafth - 7
Was tidy in possession down the right as Newcastle dominated the ball without really threatening. Photo: Stu Forster
16. Jamaal Lascelles - 6
On for Botman 61: Rarely troubled at the back following his introduction. Photo: Ian MacNicol