Yoane Wissa is with the Newcastle United squad ahead of Saturday’s Premier League clash with Burnley.
Wissa is approaching full fitness for Newcastle United and could be involved at St James’ Park in Saturday’s Premier League game.
It has now been 96 days since Wissa signed for Newcastle from Brentford for a fee that could eventually rise to £55million.
Wissa hinted he could be in the squad for Newcastle against Burnley on social media and arrived at St James’ ahead of the clash.
Still, the former Brentford forward is not the only talking point ahead of the game, so here’s a look at the latest Newcastle United team news against Burnley.
Including Martin Dubravka, there are 12 players who have played for both Newcastle and Burnley! How many do you reckon you can name!
Don’t forget there are two current Newcastle players who were once at Burnley.
Confirmed Newcastle United team news and injury latest vs Burnley
Howe has confirmed that Kieran Trippier and Emil Krafth remain injured for Newcastle, while William Osula isn’t expected to return either.
Sven Botman has suffered a back injury and will not feature in this game. Sandro Tonali, meanwhile, is a doubt after suffering a knock against Tottenham earlier this week.
Nick Pope is also injured for Newcastle, meaning Aaron Ramsdale will feature in goal.
Newcastle United predicted XI vs Burnley
Howe will likely make changes for Newcastle United vs Burnley, given the relentless fixture schedule his team are facing right now.
Options are limited at full-back, but it would not be a surprise to see Bruno Guimaraes restored to the starting lineup – particularly given Tonali’s fitness situation.
Newcastle United predicted XI vs Burnley: Ramsdale; Livramento, Thiaw, Burn; Hall; Guimaraes, Miley, Ramsey; Murphy, Woltemade, Barnes
Doubts: Tonali (dead leg)
Injured: Botman (back), Trippier (hamstring), Krafth (knee), Osula (ankle), Pope (groin)
Time and date: 3pm GMT on Saturday, 5 December, 2025
Venue: St James’ Park, Newcastle
TV channel and live stream: Not available in the UK.
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Referee: Stuart Attwell, Paul Howard (VAR)
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