In total, 29 Newcastle players have travelled out to Austria for a nine-day training camp which will include friendly matches against 1860 Munich and Mainz.
Of the players who have made the journey, some are facing uncertain futures at the club and will be keen to impress head coach Eddie Howe while away.
For others, it’s about securing a place in the starting line-up for the opening day of the Premier League season against Nottingham Forest on August 6.
Every player will want to make an impact in pre-season ahead of an important campaign for Newcastle. But there are some whose future or place in the side could be dictated by the impact they make this July.
Following the trip to Austria, Newcastle will then fly out to Lisbon to face Benfica before hosting Atalanta and Athletic Bilbao at St James’s Park on July 29 and July 30 respectively.
For others, it’s about securing a place in the starting line-up for the opening day of the Premier League season against Nottingham Forest on August 6.
5. Dan Burn - a point to prove
Dan Burn has been a sensation ever since he arrived from Brighton & Hove Albion back in January. But the recent arrival of Sven Botman, another left-footed centre-back, puts his previously solid position in the starting line-up under some threat. He will have to perform in order for him to guarantee a start on August 6. Photo: Mike Hewitt
The Newcastle skipper has fallen down the defensive pecking order at Newcastle following the arrivals of Dan Burn, Sven Botman and the form of Fabian Schar. He will have to play a different role in the side this coming season but pre-season has given him a chance to prove his worth to Eddie Howe. Photo: Stu Forster
The 33-year-old is out of contract next summer and is likely to leave Newcastle this transfer window. But Howe taking him to Austria and Portugal provides hope that Fernandez could have a role to play at the club over the coming season. But he has to get out on the pitch.
Left out of Newcastle’s squad for the second half of last season and yet to feature in pre-season. The inclusion of Under-21s left-back Matty Bondswell in Portugal is telling, but Lewis needs to get some minutes or else he risks another difficult season.