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:
5. LB: Dan Burn
With both Tino Livramento and Lewis Hall sidelined, Burn is set to continue at left-back for the foreseeable future. | Getty Images
6. CM: Sandro Tonali
A man who simply doesn’t tire. The Italian is absolutely integral to Newcastle United. | AFP via Getty Images
7. CM: Bruno Guimaraes
Guimaraes travelled to South Korea and Japan during the international break, but not that it seemed to bother him as he started both games for Brazil. | Getty Images
8. CM: Jacob Ramsey (in for Joelinton)
Joelinton insists he is fit, despite Brazil flagging a groin issue, though Newcastle may not want to take the risk. Ramsey has trained continuously for a fortnight after recovering from an ankle issue. | Getty Images