The Serie A side provide a tough test for Newcastle United this evening and Eddie Howe has named a strong squad ahead of back-to-back friendly matches at St James’s Park.
Despite a brace from Miguel Almiron, the Magpies were defeated by Benfica in their last pre-season match and will want to put on a performance against their Italian counterparts this evening.
In his programme notes, Eddie Howe has said: “Whilst the results of these games are perhaps secondary to what we can learn and achieve from a fitness point of view, winning is always a good habit and back in front of our fans this weekend, we will deliver just that.”
Newcastle supporters will be eagerly anticipating the first glimpse of their new signings and here is the side Howe has chosen to start against Atalanta:
9. RW: Jacob Murphy
Is this Murphy's chance to stamp his authority on the right-wing position? Photo: Gualter Fatia
10. ST: Chris Wood
Wood is the lone striker against Atalanta this evening Photo: Gualter Fatia
11. LW: Ryan Fraser
Fraser has been given the nod to impress by his manager this evening Photo: Stu Forster