Newcastle play their first pre-season match in front of a crowd at Hull City on Saturday afternoon (2pm kick-off). The Magpies beat SpVgg Unterhaching 3-1 at Adidas Headquarters last Saturday before playing a training ground practice match against Burnley in midweek.
Sandro Tonali is understood to have been involved in the match but will not be able to feature at the MKM Stadium, the matches in Japan or the Sela Weekender games ahead of the new campaign. The Italian midfielder’s first match following his 10-month betting ban is expected to be against Tottenham Hotspur at St James’ Park on September 1.
Newcastle also have several injury issues that have carried over from last season. Sven Botman, Jamaal Lascelles, Matt Targett, Tino Livramento, Joe Willock and Lewis Miley all saw their seasons cut short due to injury.
Willock and Livramento have since been spotted in training and travelled to Germany last week.
Since returning for pre-season, Callum Wilson has been suffering with a back issue while new signing Lloyd Kelly was also rested for the friendly at Adidas HQ along with several others.
Explaining the absences, Newcastle head coach Eddie Howe said: “Callum has just gone to see a back specialist just to have a little procedure on his back.
“We do have a hangover of injuries from last year. Tino Livramento is still working his way back, Lloyd Kelly we’re just being protective over but he’s fit and fine.”
9. Lewis Miley
Miley has injured his foot and will likely be out for a number of months. It is hoped that he can return around the end of September/October and miss just the start of the new campaign. | Getty Images
10. Jamaal Lascelles
Lascelles suffered a rupture to his ACL during the win over West Ham back in March and has been ruled-out of action for between six and nine months. | AFP via Getty Images
11. Matt Targett
Targett suffered a hamstring injury in November, before an Achilles injury prematurely ended his season. He has been back doing individual work at the training ground but has been linked with a move away from the club this summer. His injury issues may mean he has played his final game in black and white. | Getty Images
12. Kieran Trippier
Trippier represented England at Euro 2024 and is yet to return to pre-season training. Has been spotted preparing for a flight to Dubai this week. | Getty Images