Eddie Howe is considering making changes to his Newcastle United starting XI for tonight’s Champions League tie away to Marseille.
The Magpies beat Manchester City 2-1 on Saturday and head to Everton this weekend eyeing back-to-back Premier League wins for the first time since April.
United know the importance of climbing the Premier League table, where they currently sit 14th after 12 matches, but first have the Champions League to focus on.
On rotating his XI, Howe told NewcastleWorld: “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.”
Newcastle are boosted by the return of Dan Burn, Anthony Gordon and Emil Krafth but remain without Kieran Trippier, Yoane Wissa and Will Osula.
Here’s how Newcastle United are predicted to line-up against Marseille:
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2. GK: Nick Pope
Pope has started each of every one of Newcastle’s Premier League and Champions League matches so far, with Aaron Ramsdale restricted to appearing in the Carabao Cup. | AFP via Getty Images
3. RB: Tino Livramento
Livramento has only just returned from injury but there is little room to rest him with Kieran Trippier and Emil Krafth currently sidelined. | Getty Images
4. CB: Malick Thiaw
Thiaw is already emerging as a contender for Newcastle’s player of the season after pocketing Erling Haaland at the weekend. | Getty Images