Newcastle United have announced their first pre-season starting lineup, with some key players absent.
- Eddie Howe
Kieran Trippier is the sole international player in the matchday squad, as expected, having returned to training early. Other internationals who have just recently returned to training include Bruno Guimaraes, Joelinton, Miguel Almiron, Sven Botman, Fabian Schar, Callum Wilson, Alexander Isak, Anthony Gordon, and new recruit Sandro Tonali.
In goal, Karl Darlow has been picked in place of Nick Pope, who is recovering from finger surgery. As a result, head coach Eddie Howe has picked an unusual lineup that includes multiple full-backs and no recognized striker.Remi Savage, a defender, also makes his first-team debut. After turning down a new deal at Liverpool, the 21-year-old joined Newcastle Under-21s two years ago.
Under-21s players Joe White, Jay Turner-Cooke, Jordan Hackett, Alex Murphy, Michael Ndiweni, Ben Parkinson, Charlie Wiggett, and Lewis Miley were also chosen on Howe’s bench.JWillock oe was not present while he recovers from a hamstring injury, and Jamaal Lascelles, Jacob Murphy, and Paul Dummett were all absent.
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