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Newcastle United host Leicester City aiming to put their hugely disappointing defeat against Brentford last weekend behind them. The Magpies know that a win is essential in ensuring they do not fall too far behind their rivals in the race for European qualification.
However, this weekend sees them come up against a revitalised Leicester City under new manager Ruud van Nistelrooy. The Dutchman has seen his side take four points from his first two matches in charge, but will manage the Foxes away from the King Power Stadium for the first time this weekend when he takes his side to the north east.
Newcastle United remain without a few of their long-term absentees for Saturday’s game, whilst they will also be sweating on the fitness of Joe Willock after he missed the defeat against Brentford. Leicester, meanwhile, have a number of injuries to contend with and will be without four players - including midfielder Boubakary Soumare through suspension.
Here, we take a look at the latest injury and suspension news from both camps ahead of Newcastle United’s clash with Leicester City:
9. Emil Krafth - out
Krafth broke his collarbone last month and has been ruled-out for between six to eight weeks with the injury. He won’t feature against the Foxes. | Getty Images
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10. Sven Botman - out
Botman is on the recovery path from his ACL injury and is back in training. It may be a few weeks before we see him back in action for the first-team, however. | Getty Images
11. Isaac Hayden - out
Hayden has not been registered in Newcastle United’s 25-man Premier League squad and will thus be unable to play against Leicester. | Getty Images