Big Bazoumana Toure injury news drops as Newcastle United team named vs Aston Villa
Bazoumana Toure is fit and available but must settle for a place on the bench against Aston Villa.
Bazoumana Toure is fit and available for Newcastle United after suffering an injury scare against Coventry City.
However, the Ivorian must settle for a place on the bench as the Magpies prepare to face Aston Villa at St James’ Park. An awkward blow to the leg in the dying embers on Monday had fans fearing the worst but he has made a full recovery.
Matthias Jaissle has made just one change from the side that were thrashed 4-1 at Coventry City. Lukas Hornicek keeps his place between the sticks, with Lewis Hall, Sven Botman, Malick Thiaw and Lewis Miley completing the backline.
In midfield, Joelinton comes into the team for Jacob Murphy and will anchor the engine room alongside Nico Gonzalez. A three-pronged support act of Harvey Barnes, Joe Willock and Matias Fernandez-Pardo are set to supply the bullets to Yoane Wissa up front.
Newcastle currently sit three points above Villa in the Premier League. But a humbling to Coventry on Monday has created an air of apprehension around Tyneside before kick-off.
Newcastle United XI vs Aston Villa
Hornicek; Hall, Botman, Thiaw, Miley; Gonzalez, Joelinton; Barnes, Willock, Fernandez-Pardo; Wissa
Matthias Jaissle on Bazoumana Toure
"Bazou seems to be much better. We're happy for that (as) it didn't look well during the match. He's progressing well in the last few days so, hopefully, he is able to join the group on Saturday."