Why Callum Wilson, Ryan Fraser and six other Newcastle United players are out v Crystal Palace - gallery
Newcastle United’s team to face Crystal Palace in the Carabao Cup third round at St James’s Park has been confirmed.
Eddie Howe has made eight changes to the Newcastle side that beat Southampton 4-1 in the Premier League on Sunday. Nick Pope, Dan Burn and Sean Longstaff are the only three players to keep their place in the starting line-up from the weekend.
NUFC line-up: Pope; Manquillo, Lascelles, Burn, Targett; Shelvey, Longstaff, Joelinton; Anderson, Saint-Maximin, Wood
Subs: Karius, Trippier, Botman, Schar, Lewis, Murphy, Almiron, Willock, Guimaraes
Several first team players have not been included in the matchday squad, here’s why...
1. Alexander Isak - thigh
The striker has been out of action since withdrawing from international duty with Sweden due to a thigh injury. He has received injections and continues to progress with a view to returning to action after the World Cup break.
2. Loris Karius - tactical
Karl Darlow is the preferred goalkeeper option on the bench this afternoon. Photo: Ian MacNicol
3. Matt Ritchie - calf
The winger suffered a calf injury in training during the international break. It was hoped he could return before the World Cup break, but the game has come just too soon for him. Photo: Stu Forster
4. Jamal Lewis - tactical
Matt Targett and Javier Manquillo are the preferred full-back options on the bench after both started in the Carabao Cup on Wednesday evening. Photo: Ian MacNicol