Newcastle United unveil new signing at Japan National Stadium as Bruno Guimaraes returns

After sitting out of Wednesday’s 4-1 victory Urawa Red Diamonds, Bruno Guimaraes, Fabian Schar and Lloyd Kelly start at the Japan National Stadium (kick-off 11am BST / 7pm local time).

Guimaraes, who is captain this evening, and Schar have only recently returned from their extended breaks after their international exploits. Kelly, meanwhile, makes his first appearance since joining the club on a free transfer from AFC Bournemouth.

Here’s Newcastle United’s starting XI and subs in full:

Konnichiwa! Newcastle United are in Japan - and so too are NewcastleWorld!

Our Newcastle United writer Jordan Cronin is there all week, providing coverage of the tour, behind the scenes video and analysis from Tokyo. 

And we’re proud to announce that our Newcastle United coverage of the tour has a sponsor! Every story from Japan is sponsored by Mobility Care Solutions Ltd, with the shop’s official mascot Murphy!

Eddie Howe's men take on Urawa Red Diamonds at the Saitama Stadium on Wednesday, July 31. They then face J.League runners-up Yokohama F. Marinos on Saturday, August 3.

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