10 players are absent from Newcastle United’s opener with Nottingham Forest - here’s why
Eddie Howe has named his Newcastle United matchday squad against Nottingham Forest - and there are a number of players missing.
Whether that’s through injury or just not being selected, 10 players do not feature in the matchday squad versus Forest.
Here, NewcastleWorld takes you through the absent players - and explains why they’re missing:
1. Karl Darlow - not in squad
Not selected with Pope and Dubravka preferred. Photo: Gualter Fatia
2. Mark Gillespie - not in the squad
Not selected with Pope and Dubravka preferred.
3. Jamal Lewis - calf injury
Working his way back to full fitness. Photo: Ian MacNicol
4. Federico Fernandez - calf injury
Working his way back to full fitness.
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