Newcastle United’s predicted starting XI v Nottingham Forest as Eddie Howe makes bold decision
Newcastle United predicted starting XI to face Nottingham Forest at the City Ground.
Newcastle United travel to Nottingham Forest eyeing another three points to take into the two-week international break.
Eddie Howe’s side ended a run of six games without a win against Wolverhampton Wanderers last Sunday after goals from Alexander Isak and Miguel Almiron.
Isak was among five changes from Eddie Howe. Almiron dropped to the bench but reacted in the perfect way by scoring a 79th-minute winner.
Will Howe recall Almiron and others to his starting XI, or keep faith with those who started at St James’ Park last time out?
Here’s the Newcastle starting XI we’re predicting Howe to name:
1. GK: Nick Pope
Pope was lucky not to concede a penalty against Wolves last weekend but played an important role to help United gain three points.
2. RB: Kieran Trippier
Trippier had a mixed evening against Wolves last Sunday. He assisted Isak’s opener but was at fault for the equaliser following a slip in the penalty area.
3. CB: Fabian Schar
There have been suggestions this week that Schar is nursing in a foot injury but is likely to power through versus Nottingham Forest.
4. CB: Sven Botman
The Dutchman continues to impress in a Newcastle shirt following his £35m summer move from Lille.