Newcastle United finally return to official action on Saturday, with Anthony Elanga set for a potential debut against Celtic in a pre-season friendly.
Elanga’s Newcastle squad number has now been confirmed and the £55million Sweden international looks in line to make his bow under Eddie Howe.
Newcastle play Celtic in a pre-season friendly on Saturday as the summer schedule truly begins.
Howe’s side beat Carlisle in a behind-closed-doors pre-season friendly earlier this month but this is the first official time Newcastle fans will see their team in action ahead of the 2025/26 season.
With that in mind, here’s all you need to know about the latest Newcastle United team news ahead of the game.
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Newcastle United team news vs Celtic
Almost all of the Newcastle United squad are in pre-season training. Tino Livramento, however, will likely sit out of the Celtic clash having returned to the club late after playing for England in their U21 European Championship win.
Elanga could make his Newcastle debut, while Lewis Hall is a doubt as he continues to recover from the ankle injury he sustained back in March.
Newcastle United predicted lineup vs Celtic
The Newcastle United manager will likely change things around at Parkhead. The eleven players who come out for the first half could all feasibly be changed at the interval.
Still, here’s how Geordie Boot Boys are expecting Newcastle to line up against Celtic.
Newcastle United predicted XI vs Celtic: Pope, Trippier, Schar, Burn, Targett; Miley, Willock, Joelinton; Elanga, Osula, Barnes
Doubts: Hall, Livramento, Longstaff
Date and time: Saturday 19 July, 2025 at 3pm BST
Venue: Parkhead (Celtic Park), Glasgow
TV channel and live stream: Celtic TV, Newcastle United official website and app
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