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
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NUFC XI: Pope; Trippier, Schar, Botman, Burn; Guimaraes, Longstaff, Willock; Almiron, Joelinton, Wilson
5. Emil Krafth - knee
Emil Krafth is out with a long-term knee injury. The right-back ruptured his anterior cruciate ligament in a Carabao Cup win at Tranmere back in August. Photo: Getty
7. Loris Karius - tactical
Martin Dubravka is the preferred option on the bench. Photo: Ian MacNicol
8. Mark Gillespie - tactical
Newcastle’s third choice goalkeeper is back in the 25 man squad following Karl Darlow’s loan to Hull City. Photo: Gualter Fatia