Why Alexander Isak and seven others are missing for Newcastle United against Brentford – photos
Newcastle United’s team to face Brentford in the Premier League at St James’s Park has been confirmed.
Newcastle head coach Eddie Howe made no changes to the side that won 4-1 at Fulham last weekend.
Allan Saint-Maximin returned from a four game hamstring injury absence to make the bench.
NUFC line-up: Pope; Burn, Botman, Schar, Trippier; Guimaraes, Willock, Longstaff; Murphy, Almiron, Wilson
Subs: Karius, Lascelles, Joelinton, Saint-Maximin, Lewis, Targett, Wood, Fraser, Anderson
1. Allan Saint-Maximin - hamstring
The Newcastle winger has suffered a setback after returning from a hamstring injury off the bench against Brentford earlier this month. Photo: Ian MacNicol
2. Alexander Isak - thigh
Alexander Isak withdrew from international duty with Sweden due to a thigh injury. He remains sidelined following a significant setback. He is not expected to return until after the World Cup. Photo: George Wood
3. Matt Ritchie - calf
The winger suffered a calf injury in training during the international break. He is fighting to be back available before the World Cup break. Photo: Stu Forster
4. Karl Darlow - ankle
The goalkeeper is back in light training as he recovers from an ankle injury. Photo: Gualter Fatia