Newcastle United's 22-man squad for Champions League clash v Union Saint-Gilloise - seven players absent

Newcastle United are preparing for Wednesday evening’s Champions League clash away to Royale Union Saint-Gilloise (kick-off 18:45pm).

Newcastle opened up their Champions League group phase campaign with a 2-1 defeat to Barcelona at St James’ Park a fortnight ago.

Now they travel to Belgium looking to kickstart their European adventure from one of their more favourable fixtures on paper, as Union SG were also in Pot 4 when the draw was made.

Eddie Howe’s squad travelled to Brussels on Tuesday afternoon and absent from the flight was Tino Livramento, who was stretchered off with a knee injury during Sunday’s late 2-1 defeat to Arsenal.

Also missing are new signings Yoane Wissa and Jacob Ramsey, while Jamaal Lascelles, Harrison Ashby, Mark Gillespie and John Ruddy are ineligible to feature after being left out of the Champions League squad.

Newcastle, however, are boosted by return of Fabian Schar from three games out through concussion protocols and Lewis Hall, who missed the Arsenal game due to fatigue.

Howe’s side trained at Lotto Park, the home of Anderlecht, on Tuesday evening and NewcastleWorld were given access for the opening 15 minutes.

Howe can name a matchday squad of 23 (11 starting players and 12 substitutes) - here’s how it will look come matchday: