Five Newcastle United players ruled out vs Brentford as last call made on £30m signing - early team news

Newcastle take on Brentford in a huge Premier League clash.Newcastle take on Brentford in a huge Premier League clash.
Newcastle take on Brentford in a huge Premier League clash. | Getty Images
Newcastle United and Brentford go head-to-head at St James’ Park with a place in the semi-finals of the Carabao Cup up for grabs.

Eddie Howe’s side have beaten Nottingham Forest, AFC Wimbledon and Chelsea to reach this stage, while the Bees have got the better of Colchester United, Leyton Orient and Sheffield Wednesday.

The two sides met earlier this month with Thomas Frank’s men running out 4-2 winners at the Gtech Community Stadium.

Here’s the latest two team news from both camps:

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Newcastle United team news

Sean Longstaff of Newcastle United reacts following West Ham United's second goal, scored by Aaron Wan-Bissaka  (Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images)Sean Longstaff of Newcastle United reacts following West Ham United's second goal, scored by Aaron Wan-Bissaka  (Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images)
Sean Longstaff of Newcastle United reacts following West Ham United's second goal, scored by Aaron Wan-Bissaka (Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Eddie Howe is set to make just one change to the matchday squad from the weekend win over Leicester City. Sean Longstaff is suspended, which will hand a recall to Lewis Miley.

Newcastle have a clean bill of health with the exception of Callum Wilson (hamstring), Jamaal Lascelles (ACL), Emil Krafth (broken collarbone) and Nick Pope (knee).

Sven Botman played for the under-21s on Monday night in what was his first appearance since March. The Dutchman, however, won’t be risked tonight or Saturday when United travel to Ipswich Town.

Brentford team news

Igor Thiago and Paris Maghoma of Brentford celebrate victory following the Premier League match between Brentford FC and Newcastle United FC at Brentford Community Stadium on December 07, 2024 in Brentford, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)Igor Thiago and Paris Maghoma of Brentford celebrate victory following the Premier League match between Brentford FC and Newcastle United FC at Brentford Community Stadium on December 07, 2024 in Brentford, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)
Igor Thiago and Paris Maghoma of Brentford celebrate victory following the Premier League match between Brentford FC and Newcastle United FC at Brentford Community Stadium on December 07, 2024 in Brentford, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Brentford boss Thomas Frank is set to make a late call on Igor Thiago’s involvement.

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Thiago joined the Bees from Club Brugge in the summer for a club-record £30million, however the forward didn’t make his debut until November as he recovered from a meniscus injury.

His full debut came against the Magpies just over a week ago but he missed Sunday’s defeat at Chelsea.

"Everyone is available from the Chelsea game," said Frank. "And Thiago is back in training, which is positive. "He has trained and it's positive - we will see. I will make an assessment [as to whether he's ready for Newcastle] on Wednesday."

Meanwhile, the Bees remain without Mathias Jensen (hamstring), Gustavo Nunes (back), Rico Henry (knee), Aaron Hickey (hamstring) and Josh Dasilva (knee).

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