Southampton v Newcastle United confirmed line-up: Nine players out for Eddie Howe’s side - gallery
Newcastle United’s line-up to face Southampton in the Carabao Cup semi-final has been confirmed.
Eddie Howe has named an unchanged side after drawing 0-0 at Crystal Palace in the Premier League on Saturday. It’s the Magpies’ first major semi-final match in 18 years as they look to end their 54 year trophy drought.
Karl Darlow returned to the bench in place of the cup tied Martin Dubrakva.
NUFC XI: Pope; Trippier, Schar, Botman, Burn; Guimaraes, Longstaff, Willock; Almiron, Joelinton, Wilson
Subs: Darlow, Lascelles, Saint-Maximin, Ritchie, Lewis, Isak, Manquillo, Murphy, Anderson
Here are Newcastle United’s missing players for this evening’s match...
1. Bruno Guimaraes - suspended
Serving the final match of his three game red card suspension.
3. Ryan Fraser - tactical
Misses out on the matchday squad with Anthony Gordon, Jacob Murphy and Matt Ritchie the preferred wide options.
4. Harrison Ashby - tactical
Ashby has been training with the first team since his deadline day arrival at Newcastle but is yet to be included in a matchday squad.