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.
21. Jacob Murphy - 5
On for Almiron 61: Missed a sitter from close range shortly after his introduction. Played a good ball through to Callum Wilson but the striker couldn’t convert. | Getty Images
22. Allan Saint-Maximin - 7
On for Fraser 61: Looked dangerous down the left following his introduction. Laid the ball off well for Shelvey, who just couldn’t apply the finishing touch. | Getty Images
23. Callum Wilson - 6
On for Wood 61: Latched onto a ball from Jacob Murphy but couldn’t find the net with the angle against him. Came close to reaching Jonjo Shelvey’s clever ball into the box. Photo: Stu Forster
