Newcastle United will host AFC Wimbledon in the 3rd round of the Carabao Cup at St. James’ Park. After an impressive outing against Manchester City where the Magpies stopped the winning streak of the Champions, it is time for them to progress into the next round of the competition.
Newcastle were finalists of the Carabao Cup a couple of seasons ago. Eddie Howe and his men will look to go a step further and win the first trophy for the Magpies in ages. However, there are some injury concerns that he needs to address. Here is the latest Newcastle injury news ahead of clash against AFC Wimbledon.
Newcastle injury news ahead of clash against AFC Wimbledon
Newcastle United will have eight players who are doubtful for this Carabao Cup game. These games are the best chance for a manager to rotate his squad. Still, Eddie Howe wants to progress in this competition. With this in mind, here is the latest Newcastle injury news ahead of clash against AFC Wimbledon.
Sandro Tonali (75%)
The latest Sandro Tonali injury news is that the Italian has a 75% chance of being available for this game as he is recovering well from his calf injury.
Kieran Trippier (50%)
Kieran Trippier will undergo a late fitness test before the AFC Wimbledon clash. This is the latest Kieran Trippier injury update. The right-back has a 50% chance of appearing in this game.
Matt Targett (25%)
This was a perfect game for Matt Targett to start for Newcastle. However, his condition is currently being assessed. He has a 25% chance of getting fit before the game.
Alexander Isak (25%)
The latest Alexander Isak injury news is that his fitness is currently being assessed. He is recovering from his foot injury and he has a 25% chance of getting fit before the game.
Lewis Miley (ruled out)
Lewis Miley is ruled out for this clash as he is still recovering from his foot injury. He could return around the mid-October.
Callum Wilson (ruled out)
Newcastle striker Callum Wilson had an issue with his lower back. So, he is also ruled out from this clash against AFC Wimbledon.
Jamaal Lascelles (ruled out)
Jamaal Lascelles would have started this game if he was fit. But, unfortunately, he is not as he is recovering from his knee injury and is unlikely to return before the end of the year.
Sven Botman (ruled out)
One of Newcastle’s premier centre-back Sven Botman will not be available for this game as he is recovering from his knee injury. He may not come back before the end of the year.
What are your thoughts on this latest Newcastle injury news ahead of clash against AFC Wimbledon?