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Newcastle United host Brighton and Hove Albion on Saturday aiming to extend their good record at St James’ Park against one of their direct European rivals. Brighton, meanwhile, haven’t won on Tyneside since 2020 - a game that was played behind closed doors.
Howe will be hopeful of having key man Alexander Isak back in contention following his recent injury issues. Isak has missed their last three outings with a broken toe and was not called-up to represent Sweden during the international break.
Alongside their main long-term absentees, Kieran Trippier is expected to miss this weekend whilst Callum Wilson, who will hopefully be available for selection in the coming weeks, may also miss out this weekend.
Hurzeler, meanwhile, will travel to St James’ Park for the first time as a manager without a few players and with some major doubts over a couple of his key men. Joao Pedro, who scored for Watford at St James’ Park back in January 2022, is a doubt for next weekend’s game.
Here, we take a look at all the latest injury news from both camps ahead of Newcastle United v Brighton:
5. James Milner - out
Milner didn’t feature for Brighton during their comeback win over Spurs and has been ruled out of the clash against his former side by his manager. Photo: Masashi Hara
6. Solly March - out
March injured his knee almost a year ago and hasn't featured since. He has made one Premier League 2 appearance this season as he works his way back to fitness. Photo: Paul Hazlewood
7. Kieran Trippier - out
Trippier is expected to miss Newcastle United’s next four games after picking up a hamstring injury against Everton. | Getty Images
8. Martin Dubravka - doubt
Dubravka took a whack to the knee against AFC Wimbledon and was forced off at half-time. He was not named in the matchday squad for the draw with Everton. | Getty Images