Newcastle United full-back ruled out v Marseille - but Eddie Howe gets triple selection boost

Newcastle United have been handed a triple selection boost for Tuesday’s Champions League clash against Marseille.

The Magpies were without several senior players for the 2-1 win over Manchester City on Saturday, which saw two goalkeepers named on the bench as well as two youngsters in Alex Murphy and Sean Neave.

But Eddie Howe’s squad has been boosted by the return of Dan Burn, Anthony Gordon and Emil Krafth, however Kieran Trippier, Will Osula and Yoane Wissa.

Newcastle United triple selection boost v Marseille

Burn served a one-match suspension against Man City following his red card in the 3-1 defeat to Brentford, while Krafth missed out through injury. Gordon had missed the last four matches for club and country with a hip problem.

Providing an update on his squad for the visit to France, Howe said: “Yeah, we're good, boosted by the result against Manchester City. Team news wise, yeah, we're pretty similar.

“We've obviously welcomed back Dan Burn from suspension. Anthony Gordon's travelled with us. Emil Kraft has travelled with us as well. Kieran Trippie hasn't, so that's pretty much I think the big news.”

UEFA rules block Newcastle United defender from being eligible v Marseille

In addition to the injured players, Howe is also unable to name Jamaal Lascelles in his matchday squad.

This is because the 32-year-old wasn’t named on the 21-man ‘List A’ squad Newcastle submitted to UEFA ahead of the competition getting underway.

UEFA rules allow clubs to submit a ‘List A’ of up to 25 players, if they include four ‘club-trained’ players. But in this instance, the Magpies could only name a squad of 21 due to the lack of club-trained players.

A club-trained player is any player registered with their current club for at least three full seasons between the ages of 15 and 21, regardless of nationality.

Harrison Ashby, John Ruddy and Mark Gillespie were also left out the Champions League squad, though neither of the trio have made a first-team appearance for United this campaign.

Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe considering rotation v Marseille

With Marseille falling after the win over Man City and Saturday’s trip to Everton, Howe is considering making changes to his starting XI.

“As I've said many, many times this season, I think there's an element where trusting the squad is really important. We've got some very, very good players who will be desperate to play as well. I do trust everybody and I think we have the depth to play these games.

“I think by playing the same players in every game will not help us achieve our objective. But every game is different. The challenge is different. Certain players will suit certain games. So, as I said, that's the decisions I have to make.”

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