The official reason why Tino Livramento misses Newcastle United vs Aston Villa as £52m call made

The one-capped England international has started the last nine matches in all competitions but isn’t in the squad against The Villans due to illness. Kieran Trippier comes in at right-back and makes his first start since picking up a hamstring injury during the goalless draw against Everton on October 5.

Meanwhile, Joelinton returns to the starting line-up in place of Joe Willock as Eddie Howe makes two changes from the 4-0 victory at Ipswich Town last Saturday.

The year 2024 has proven to be a frustrating one for Trippier. Since sustaining a calf injury at the beginning of March, the 34-year-old has featured just 14 times in all competitions, only five of which have been starts.

“He's a very, very valuable member of the squad and really highly respected by all of us,” Howe said at his pre-match press conference. “He's an outstanding player.

“Now, he's just worked his way back from a couple of injuries that he's had, and he's, I would say, still working his way back to his absolute best fitness levels. I would say he's fit enough to play, no doubt about that, but he's still working his way back because he just hasn't had the football to underline those physical qualities.

“But there's no doubting... He's come on the pitch in the last few games and I think his technical quality has been very high as always, and that's what sets him apart.

“He's a very rare full-back, there are not many like him who can assist and create in the way that he does with both crosses and with long-range passing, so he's incredibly respected by us and wanted by us. I have no doubt that he could easily get back into the team and have a long run in the team.”

Sven Botman is still awaiting his first-team return, despite playing twice for the under-21s last week. Callum Wilson (hamstring), Jamaal Lascelles (ACL), Nick Pope (knee) and Emil Krafth (collarbone) remain sidelined.