Why Elliot Anderson, Alexander Isak & six others are out for Newcastle United v Aston Villa - gallery
Why Elliot Anderson, Alexander Isak & six others are out for Newcastle United v Aston Villa
Eddie Howe named an unchanged Newcastle side from the 2-1 win at Tottenham Hotspur last Sunday.
Allan-Saint Maximin returned to the bench following a hamstring injury, taking Jamal Lewis’ place on the bench.
Elliot Anderson was in attendance at St James’s Park but wasn’t named on the bench for the second
Newcastle line-up: Pope; Burn, Botman, Schar, Trippier; Guimaraes, Willock, Longstaff; Joelinton, Almiron, Wilson
Subs: Karius, Lascelles, Shelvey, Saint-Maximin, Targett, Manquillo, Wood, Fraser, Murphy
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