Key occasions
Early group information
But to make his debut for Newcastle after signing from Brentford in direction of the top of the switch window, Yoane Wissa has been dominated out of tonight's match with damage and is predicted to be out for a number of extra weeks. The striker is affected by a knee damage he suffered on worldwide obligation with DR Congo in a match in opposition to Senegal.
Midfielder Jacob Ramsey will even be pressured to sit down tonight's match out, as he recovers from an ankle damage that pressured him out of Newcastle's scoreless Premier League draw with Leeds at half-time. The signing from Aston Villa shouldn't be anticipated to return to motion till after the following worldwide break. Though he's at present serving a home suspension, Anthony Gordon is eligible and out there for choice tonight though Eddie Howe was understandably reluctant to say whether or not the winger and occasional False 9 would begin or come off the bench.
In good news for both Tino Livramento or Lewis Corridor, Lamine Yamal seems to be sidelined with a decrease again damage. Ever the diplomat, Howe described the winger's absence as “a disgrace”. Stories from Spain counsel {the teenager} performed by the ache for Spain with the assistance of an injection of their World Cup qualifying win over Turkey, regardless of being in excessive discomfort and asking to be stood down. Marc-Andre Ter Stegen, Alejandro Balde and Gavi are additionally out, whereas there are doubts over the health of Frenkie De Jong, who has a groin concern.
Marc Casado is predicted to deputise if the Dutch midfielder doesn't move a health take a look at. Robert Lewandowski is predicted to start out for Barca and shall be hoping so as to add to the 9 targets he has scored in his previous seven appearances within the league part of the Champions League.
Champions League: Newcastle United v Barcelona
Having sneaked into the Champions League on aim distinction on the ultimate day of final season, Newcastle get their marketing campaign beneath method with a match-up that would scarcely be extra glamourous. Eddie Howe's facet welcome Barcelona to St James' Park and whereas the students of Dundee High School won't be current, the bottom shall be rocking as Newcastle start their try and make it to the knockout phases for the primary time of their historical past.
They've performed Barcelona 4 occasions beforehand, dropping on three events and successful as soon as. Their most up-to-date match in opposition to the five-times European Cup winners was performed in March 2003, when Patrick Kluivert and Thiago Motta scored the targets for Barca in a 2-0 win at St James' Park. Unbeaten thus far this season, Hansi Flick's facet come to Tyneside in respectable kind and on the again of a 6-0 drubbing of Valencia.
Their hosts have had a mediocre begin to the season, taking simply 5 factors from 12 out there within the Premier League so far. Nevertheless, they did notch up their first victory in beating Wolves on the weekend, so confidence shall be excessive. Kick-off is at 8pm however we'll have group information and build-up within the meantime.
