Bernardo on the wing is the first condition for us to lose the match.If Rodri is fit, I'd play both him and Nico. Newcastle's midfield is strong and physical so we've got to try and match them.
Donnarumma, Nunes, Dias, Gvardiol, O'Reilly, Rodri, Nico, Bernardo, Foden, Doku, Haaland
Big test for us this. We need to start performing like we have at The Etihad on the road, and St James Park on a Saturday night is about as tough as it gets, despite their current problems. Burn being out is a bonus and hopefully Joelinton doesn't recover in time, just praying we don't pick up any injuries over the international break. Let's hope we get a performance like yesterday, not the one at Villa Park.
And O'Reilly and Doku too.We were without both Rodri and Gonzalez (in the starting XI) at Villa. Hopefully both ate fit for Newcastle.
Done.I'm waiting for @GaudinoMotors obligatory 'loss' vote ;-)
:-)Done.
I'd be very surprised if we get anything from this game ;-)
O'Reilly has looked dead on his feet by the end of both of our last home games.And O'Reilly and Doku too.
Yeah I agree. They seem to be a lot better at home than away. It’ll be tough up there I think Burn be a big miss for themYes but they have Ramsdale who is a good sub. keeper. Joe Linton's was a gash/impact injury so I would imagine he would be back after the international break.
Newcastle played very well at home to Liverpool and Arsenal but lost both games. I think this is one of our most difficult away games of the season {Liverpool, Arsenal (done), Villa (done), Spurs, Chelsea, Man Utd, Newcastle}.
fair enough. I think bernardo should definitely start so maybe rodri drops to the bench if he's not 100% and cherki starts insteadBernardo on the wing is the first condition for us to lose the match.
Who is likely to play against Doku? Trippier?