Newcastle United return to action this Saturday with a Premier League trip to Brighton & Hove Albion (kick-off 3pm).
Eddie Howe’s squad is understood to have come through the international break unscathed, with only Lewis Miley feeling an injury. The midfielder withdrew from the England under-21s squad but should be available for the visit to the South Coast.
The Magpies are also set to be boosted by the return of £38million summer signing Jacob Ramsey, who has missed the last seven games with an ankle injury. Yoane Wissa remains sidelined, as do Lewis Hall and Tino Livramento, which leaves the team light at full-back.
That could see Dan Burn once again start at left-back. The Blyth-born defender broke his hand during the 2-0 win over Nottingham Forest last time out but is able to continuing playing as normal.
The long trip to Brighton marks the start of seven games in 23 days, so Howe knows he will have to manage his squad carefully to try and prevent further injuries.
Here’s how Newcastle are predicted to line-up at the Amex Stadium this weekend:
1. GK: Nick Pope
Pope has kept an impressive six clean sheets from nine games this campaign. | Getty Images
2. RB: Kieran Trippier
Trippier has just turned 35 but by his own admission, he’s feeling as fit as he ever has. | Getty Images
3. CB: Malick Thiaw
Thiaw has quickly settled into life on Tyneside, with his £35m summer move from AC Milan currently looking a shrewd piece of business. | Getty Images
4. CB: Sven Botman
Continue his pre-international break form and Botman will be in with a shout of the Netherlands squad next month. | Getty Images