Newcastle United are set to face Nottingham Forest in an upcoming Premier League fixture. Here’s a comprehensive look at the latest team news and predicted lineups for both sides.
Newcastle United Team News
Manager Eddie Howe faces several selection challenges due to injuries and suspensions:
Anthony Gordon: The winger sustained an ankle injury during the match against Luton Town and was seen leaving St James’ Park on crutches. Howe has indicated that while the injury isn’t deemed serious, Gordon hasn’t trained this week and is unlikely to feature in the upcoming game.
Alexander Isak: The striker is nursing a groin injury that kept him out of the recent draw against Luton. Howe mentioned that Isak won’t be available for the Nottingham Forest match and doesn’t have a fixed return date yet.
Joelinton: The midfielder is set to serve the second of his two-match suspension after accumulating ten yellow cards this season.
Ryan Fraser: The winger continues to train with the club’s Under-21 squad, as Howe prefers to work with players fully committed to the first team.
Emil Krafth: The defender remains sidelined with a long-term knee injury.
Predicted Newcastle United Lineup
With the aforementioned absences, Newcastle’s lineup might look as follows:
Note: Harvey Barnes may replace Anthony Gordon on the left wing due to the latter’s injury.
Nottingham Forest Team News
Manager Steve Cooper also has several injury concerns:
Brennan Johnson: The forward suffered a groin injury in the recent match against Tottenham Hotspur and is a major doubt for the upcoming fixture.
Chris Wood: The striker picked up a thigh injury in the same match and, being on loan from Newcastle, is ineligible to play against his parent club.
Wayne Hennessey: The goalkeeper sustained a knee problem during the warm-up prior to the Tottenham match and is doubtful for the Newcastle game.
Gustavo Scarpa: The midfielder has returned to Brazil to address a personal matter and will not be available.
Long-term absentees: Dean Henderson, Taiwo Awoniyi, Willy Boly, Scott McKenna, Omar Richards, and Giulian Biancone remain sidelined due to various injuries.
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