In today’s Newcastle lineup news – Eddie Howe is set to drop Callum Wilson for this 22-year-old, an update on Emil Krafth & much more.
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Newcastle lineup news – Anthony Gordon to start instead of Callum Wilson
As per the Daily Mail, Anthony Gordon is set to start as a striker for Newcastle tonight, which would afford some rest for Callum Wilson. It’s thought that Eddie Howe wants to rest the injury-prone striker Callum Wilson, in the hopes he remains fit for some important games including Arsenal and Borussia Dortmund coming up.
In my opinion, this is a wise move. Gordon is in good form and is versatile enough to play centrally, so it will be interesting to see this alters the team tactically, and could catch Man United off guard.
Newcastle lineup news – Eddie Howe drops hint on Emil Krafth
Following the positive Emil Krafth injury return, Eddie Howe has dropped a hint that he could play tonight against Man United. As per Geordie Boot Boys, Howe said that the full-back “looks really good” upon his return from injury.
🇸🇪 Eddie Howe on the Swedish Cafu, Emil Krafth:
— Magpie 24/7 (@Magpie24_7) October 31, 2023
“Really good to see him back. I think he’s had a really good period of work. He’s worked incredibly hard with physios and he’s done everything that we have asked of him. He is in a good place.”#NUFC #NUFCFans #Newcastle pic.twitter.com/LhwrvxX06N
Certainly, if he is to prove himself to Howe, his best chance is in cup competitions. After a sustained period out of the starting eleven, he could claw his way back in if he impresses on a routine basis. It will be interesting to see how he fares should he play tonight.
What do you make of today’s Newcastle lineup news?