Newcastle Team News & Predicted Lineup vs Qarabag

A 12th-place finish in the Champions League extended group phase saw one of the Premier League sides fall into the play-off round. This is a Newcastle predicted lineup with the latest team news as they take on surprise package Qarabag who finished above sides like Ajax, Napoli, Villarreal, and Eintracht Frankfurt to advance to the knockout rounds. This is sure to be a highly skilled clash of attack vs defence, let’s look into how the Magpies could set up.

Newcastle Team News & Predicted Lineup vs Qarabag in Champions League Tie

How Newcastle Have Lined Up Recently

Aaron Ramsdale and Nick Pope have shared goalkeeping duties in recent outings, with Ramsdale mainly getting starts in both cup competitions. Malick Thiaw and Sven Botman are the preferred centre-back pairing with Dan Burn able to come in as an additional central defender or as the left back. Kieran Trippier has played at right back with Lewis Hall making some appearances as left back.

Sandro Tonali is one of the core midfielders alongside Bruno Guimaraes. Names like Joe Willock, Jacob Ramsey, or William Osula can fill in as the third man in the midfield trio. The attacking unit has been made up of Anthony Gordon, Harvey Barnes, Anthony Elanga, Jacob Murphy, Nick Woltemade, and Yoane Wissa.

Newcastle Recent Form & Tactics

Eddie Howe continues to set up in his 4-3-3 system that focuses on a high press and overwhelming the opposition with energy and ferocious tackling from the front line. It is a system that can leave his side prone at the back or in transitional situations, particularly if their opponent is able to match their physicality. He did make a slight alteration against Manchester City to attempt a back five of sorts but usually sticks with his tried and true formation.

The Magpies are on a bit of a mixed run, big defeats to Liverpool and City were a stark reminder of their weaknesses, the Brentford loss also showcased their defensive weakness against a strong counter-attack. Wins over Tottenham and Aston Villa have got them back on track which could kickstart a good run if they can string together a third victory in a row here against Qarabag.

Newcastle Team News

According to PremierInjuries, there are a mix of long-term injuries, short term issues, and newly fit players to phase in for the manager to handle. Emil Krafth has had season-ending surgery adding him to the list with Bruno Guimaraes, Tino Livramento, and Fabian Schar who are out for the foreseeable future.

The others are Yoane Wissa with a smaller knock, Sven Botman who had some back pain and missed the last fixture, Lewis Miley who might not be fit enough for the first leg, and Joelinton who is now ready to be eased back in to earn match fitness.

Newcastle Predicted Lineup

GK – Nick Pope

LB – Lewis Hall

CB – Dan Burn

CB – Malick Thiaw

RB – Kieran Trippier

CM – Sandro Tonali

CM – Joe Willock

CM – Jacob Ramsey

AT – Anthony Gordon

AT – Nick Woltemade

AT – Harvey Barnes