Five things Newcastle must fix at La Manga

LA MANGA, SPAIN - FEBRUARY 18: Head caoch Steve McClaren of Newcastle United gives instructions at a training session during The Newcastle United training camp on February 18, 2016, in La Manga, Spain. (Photo by Gonzalo Arroyo Moreno/Newcastle United via Getty Images) /

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Newcastle United have arrived in Spain for their training camp during their 18 day break from fixtures.

The Magpies have several issues to sort out during their five days in Spain, and will take on Norwegian side Lillestrom to put what they learn into practise.

Head coach Steve McClaren will be without the services of key strikers Papiss Cisse and Aleksandar Mitrovic – although he will hoping Seydou Doumbia proves his fitness during the trip.

McClaren will be particularly concerned about the lack of goals, although the quality of defending was abysmal against Chelsea.

Overall, their mental approach to matches needs an overhaul – with the lack of leadership in the squad a major concern.

Click through the slides below to see five issues that Newcastle need to fix before the Stoke game.

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