The Magpies’ manager, Eddie Howe, faces a tougher challenge tonight against PSG at Parc des Princes, with his already limited squad further reduced by two key absences. Alex Murphy and Amadou Diallo cannot participate against the French champions due to a lesser-known UEFA regulation.
Despite being 19 and 20 years old respectively, they’re ineligible for the Toon’s B squad as they haven’t been with the club for more than two years. Consequently, Howe finds himself with just 18 players in a squad already depleted by injuries.
To compensate, the 45-year-old manager has brought in 19-year-old James Huntley. Additionally, 17-year-old Lewis Miley, who showcased promise in Saturday’s 4-1 victory over Chelsea, might get a chance after participating in Monday’s training session.
Howe expressed confidence in Miley’s readiness for such high-pressure games, praising the young player’s temperament.
Regarding the team’s status, Howe noted that apart from a few unavoidable absences due to competition regulations, the squad remains much the same as it was during the weekend’s game. However, Joe Willock’s status remains uncertain pending a specialist consultation, while Sean Longstaff hasn’t made the trip.
Injuries already burden the team, sidelining players like Sven Botman, Dan Burn, Elliot Anderson, Harvey Barnes, Callum Wilson, Joe Willock, and Sean Longstaff.
Newcastle’s position at the bottom of Group F highlights their struggle in the Champions League, having won only one out of four matches and suffering defeats against Borussia Dortmund twice.
Newcastle United performance and stats
Newcastle United is currently 7th in the Premier League with 23 points.
In the last 13 games, it has won 7 times, drawn twice, and lost 4 times. In its last match, Newcastle United won 4-1 against Chelsea.
It has a positive goal difference after scoring 31 goals and conceding 14.
Newcastle United will play the next match in Premier League against Manchester United on Saturday 2nd of December in Newcastle upon Tyne. The prediction is Newcastle United winning the match.