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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:
9. Jamaal Lascelles - out
Lascelles hasn’t featured since suffering an ACL injury back in March. He is expected to remain sidelined for a number of months yet. | Getty Images
10. Sven Botman - out
Botman is continuing his recovery from an ACL injury. December is viewed as a potential return date for the Dutchman. | Getty Images
11. Lewis Miley - doubt
Miley injured his foot during the summer and missed all of pre-season. Pictures of him back training on grass have been posted recently, hinting that a return to the team may be just around the corner. | Getty Images
12. Callum Wilson - doubt
Wilson suffered a back injury during pre-season and has also had issues with his hamstring. An expected return date kept being pushed back but there is potential for Wilson to make his return to the fold this weekend. | Getty Images