10 players are absent from Newcastle United’s opener with Nottingham Forest

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.

Published 6th Aug 2022, 14:02 BST

Updated 6th Aug 2022, 14:09 BST

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

Not selected with Pope and Dubravka preferred.

Working his way back to full fitness. Photo: Ian MacNicol

Working his way back to full fitness.