Eddie Howe makes 4 changes to Newcastle United v PSG XI as £124m duo handed surprising starts - predicted
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PSG v Newcastle United: Eddie Howe’s predicted Newcastle United starting XI for crunch UEFA Champions League clash.
Newcastle United head to Paris with hopes of finishing in the top-eight of the Champions League.
Their win over PSV Eindhoven last week ensured that they would, at the very least, have a spot in the play-off rounds. A win against PSG on Wednesday night, though, would guarantee them a place in the Round of 16 and, crucially, remove a two-legged knockout play-off match from their schedule.
However, standing in their way are the reigning European champions who also must win to guarantee a top-eight finish. Eddie Howe, meanwhile, still has a number of injury concerns to deal with in his squad ahead of crucial domestic games at Anfield and the Etihad Stadium to come in the next seven days.
Here, we take a look at the Newcastle United starting XI that Howe could name for his side’s Champions League clash with PSG at the Parc des Princes.
Newcastle United predicted XI v PSG
Nick Pope
Pope had a great game during Newcastle United’s last visit to the Parc des Princes, pulling off a number of saves that almost helped his side on their way to a famous victory.
Lewis Miley
Miley too showed his class in the French capital two years ago. This time around, he may be asked to play at right-back if Howe opts to rest Kieran Trippier. Georgian Khvicha Kvaratskhelia could be the man he is tasked with keeping quiet on Wednesday night.
Malick Thiaw
A lack of defensive options means that Thiaw will likely once again be asked to start. The German will need to be at his best to repel PSG’s fearsome attacking threats.
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Sven Botman
With Dan Burn waiting in the wings, Botman may be given a chance to rest in the next few weeks or so. However, it’s likely that he will once again be named in Howe’s starting XI on Wednesday night.
Lewis Hall
Hall was an unused substitute at the Parc des Princes back in 2023 but will head to Paris as one of Newcastle United’s most important players.
Jacob Ramsey
Ramsey looked bright when he came on as a substitute on Sunday and may be handed a start if Bruno Guimaraes is not fit enough to feature in Paris.
Sandro Tonali
If Newcastle United have any chance of winning on Wednesday night, then they will need to control the midfield. If they, and specifically Tonali, can do that, then they have a chance of finishing in the top-eight.
Joelinton
Joelinton left the field of play on Sunday with an injury. Hopefully, it is nothing too serious and that the Brazilian is deemed fit enough to feature in Paris.
Anthony Elanga
Newcastle United may decide to sit back and hit their opponents on the counter. Elanga’s pace could be exactly what they need to execute that game plan.
Nick Woltemade
Yoane Wissa may be rested on Wednesday, giving Woltemade a chance to impress from the off. The German really needs a goal - and there’s no better place to break that duck than in Paris.
Anthony Gordon
Only Harry Kane and Kylian Mbappe have scored more Champions League goals this season than Gordon. Much like Elanga on the opposite wing, his direct running could be a real weapon for the Magpies on the break.