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Newcastle United face PSG at St James’ Park in their second Champions League group stage match. The hosts drew 0-0 at the San Siro in their opening game of the competition whilst PSG were 2-0 victors over Borussia Dortmund.
However, a hectic recent schedule means both teams will head into Wednesday’s match with their fair share of injury concerns. Newcastle are currently in the midst of a mini injury ‘crisis’ whilst their visitors will be without a couple of their key players for the trip to Tyneside.
Here, we take a look at injury and team news from both camps ahead of the clash between Newcastle United and PSG:
5. Joelinton
Joelinton made his long-awaited return from injury against Manchester City last week, completing the full 90 minutes on Wednesday night. However, the Brazilian lasted just two minutes on Saturday before being substituted with a hamstring injury. Speaking about Joelinton after the win over the Clarets, Howe said: “It looks like a hamstring and that would be a huge blow because we don’t want to lose him but we’ll wait and see.” | Getty Images
6. Harvey Barnes
Barnes is set for an extended spell on the sidelines after picking up a foot injury against Sheffield United. The former Leicester City man isn’t expected to return until the new year. | AFP via Getty Images
7. Javier Manquillo
Manquillo has not been included in Newcastle United’s Champions League squad and thus is unable to feature against PSG. | Getty Images
8. Emil Krafth
After more than 13 months out, Krafth made his long-awaited return to action on Friday night as he played 45 minutes for the Under-21’s. Krafth suffered an ACL injury against Tranmere Rovers in August last year and Friday’s appearance for the Under-21’s was his first taste of action since being injured. | Getty Images