Another week, another away day, and Eddie Howe still has little to no rest bite when it comes to his Newcastle United absentee list. As certain players return, others appear to go, as has been the case at St James’ Park this season.
On Tuesday night, United make their first-ever trip to Paris and Parces de Princes to face European powers Paris Saint-Germain, and Howe’s team knows they must avoid defeat to keep their hopes of qualifying for the knockout stages alive.
But if Newcastle is to win, they must do so with their backs against the wall. NewcastleWorld examines the extensive list of prominent players who will be unavailable for the visit to Paris.
1. Mark Gillespie – ineligible
Left out of Newcastle’s Champions League squad.
2. Sven Botman – knee injury
Newcastle United defender Sven Botman. (Photo by Emilio Andreoli/Getty Images) Photo: The Dutchman has been sidelined for the last two months. No return date set.
3. Dan Burn – back injury
Burn is currently sidelined with a back injury and won’t return until February.
4. Emil Krafth – ineligible
Was left out of Newcastle’s Champions League squad when named in August.
5. Javier Manquillo – ineligible
Currently sidelined with a groin injury and left out of the Champions League squad.
6. Matt Targett – hamstring injury
Recently underwent hamstring surgery. Won’t return until 2024.
7. Elliot Anderson – back injury
Sidelined with a back injury until the late-December.
8. Jacob Murphy – dislocated shoulder
Recently underwent surgery on a dislocated shoulder. Expected to return in January.
9. Matt Ritchie – ineligible
Was left out of the Champions League squad when named in August.
10. Sandro Tonali – banned
Suspended from football until August 2024 following an investigation into illegal betting activity.
11. Joe Willock – Achilles injury
Picked up a new Achilles injury last week. Awaiting advice from a specialist.
12. Harvey Barnes – foot injury
Expected to return in the coming weeks.
13. Callum Wilson – hamstring injury
Wilson is out for several weeks with a return date not yet clear.
14. DOUBT: Sean Longstaff – ankle injury
Longstaff missed the win over Chelsea and Howe admitted he probably won’t feature v PSG.
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