A clash against Brentford at St James’ Park stands between Newcastle United and a Carabao Cup semi-final. Eddie Howe’s side defeated Leicester City at the weekend, but will be wary of a Bees outfit that scored a 4-2 win over them at the Gtech Community Stadium just over a week ago.
Howe will be without a number of long-term absentees on Wednesday night with Nick Pope and Callum Wilson having joined the injury list in recent times. He will also be without Sean Longstaff who will miss out due to suspension.
Brentford, meanwhile, also have a number of long-term injuries to contend with and will be sweating on the fitness of Igor Thiago. Thiago enjoyed a very good match against the Magpies during their meeting less than a fortnight ago but is a doubt for their Carabao Cup meeting.
Here, we take a look at the latest injury and suspension news from both camps ahead of the Carabao Cup meeting between Newcastle United and Brentford:
5. Gustavo Nunes - out
Nunes is yet to play for Brentford and is currently sidelined with a back injury. | AFP via Getty Images
6. Igor Thiago - doubt
Thiago missed their defeat against Chelsea at the weekend and Frank has admitted the striker is a doubt to face Newcastle United. | Getty Images
7. Jamaal Lascelles - out
Lascelles remains sidelined with an ACL injury and will be out until around February. | AFP via Getty Images
8. Nick Pope - out
Pope injured his knee during the defeat to Brentford and has been ruled-out for around four weeks with the issue. | Getty Images