Eddie Howe has been forced into a change as Newcastle United host Leicester in the Premier League on Saturday.
It is a must-win game for Newcastle United, on the back of that excruciating defeat away to Brentford.
Newcastle were shocking defensively against the Bees, and must improve on Saturday when they face Leicester City at St James’ Park.
While Callum Wilson is injured, Eddie Howe does have various other options to change his starting lineup.
Here’s a look at the confirmed Newcastle team news.
Newcastle forced into goalkeeper change
Nick Pope has been ruled out for around a month of action in a huge blow for the club.
The defence remains unchanged, outside of Martin Dubravka replacing the England international between the posts.
Sven Botman will play for Newcastle’s reserves on Monday, as he edges closer towards a senior return.
Sandro Tonali starts after exit claim
During the week, it was claimed that Sandro Tonali is unhappy at Newcastle and wants to leave. That was followed by Tonali’s agent saying he is happy at Newcastle United.
It was a very small storm in a teacup, and culminates in the 24-year-old returning to the starting XI.
Tonali did not start against Brentford due to fatigue, but reclaims his place.
Joe Willock has returned to the squad, too.
Anthony Gordon replaces Harvey Barnes
Harvey Barnes played well and scored against Brentford, but loses his place in the starting XI this weekend.
He is dropped for Anthony Gordon, who may have to start playing up front again in the near future following news of Callum Wilson’s latest injury.
Gordon will join Alexander Isak and Jacob Murphy in attack, with the latter hoping to build on the two assists he got at the Gtech Community Stadium.
Starting XI vs Leicester: Dubravka; Livramento, Schar, Burn, Hall; Guimaraes, Tonali, Joelinton; Murphy, Isak, Gordon
Subs: Vlachodimos, Trippier, Barnes, Targett, Osula, Almiron, Kelly, Willock, Longstaff
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