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Matt Ritchie - Available off bench Ritchie (calf) is on the bench for Tuesday's Carabao Cup clash with Bournemouth.

Impact Richie suffered a calf injury before the World Cup break but is now back on the bench. The defender made just one Premier League appearance in the first half of the season and will likely remain a rotational option when the league resumes.

DECEMBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Chris Wood - Avoids major injury Wood (undisclosed) is on the bench for Tuesday's Carabao Cup clash against Bournemouth.

Impact Wood suffered a minor knock in a friendly and is now back on the bench in the Carabao Cup. The forward is likely fully fit after returning to the first team squad and should remain a depth option during the second half of the Premier League season.

DECEMBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Allan Saint-Maximin - Available off bench Saint-Maximin (strain) is on the bench for Tuesday's Carabao Cup match against Bournemouth.

Impact Saint-Maximin picked up a minor muscular issue in a friendly, but is straight back on the bench at the first time of asking. The forward could see playing time off the bench if Newcastle really want to go for the game, or he could be rested. Either way it's a good sign that Saint-Maximin should be fully fit to kick off the second half of the Premier League against Leicester City on Boxing Day.

DECEMBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Fabian Schar - Starting in Cup Schar (illness) is in the starting XI for Tuesday's Cup match with Bournemouth.

Impact Schar is back in the starting XI after an illness threatened his availability. The defender starting is a sign that he has fully recovered from his injury and should be fully fit and available for when the Premier League resumes.

DECEMBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 20, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Newcastle fans: Discuss the Bournemouth tie with our Chris Waugh They’re back! Pose your questions now and The Athletic’s Newcastle writer Chris Waugh will join in a couple of hours before this Carabao Cup...

DECEMBER 20, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Saint-Maximin injury doubt for Newcastle EFL Cup tie Allan Saint-Maximin is a minor injury doubt for Newcastle United’s Carabao Cup fourth-round tie with Bournemouth at St James’ Park tomorrow...

DECEMBER 19, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Fabian Schar - Late call for Cup match Schar (illness) will be a late call for Tuesday's EFL Cup match against Bournemouth, according to manager Eddie Howe via Lee Ryder of the Chronicle (Newcastle).

Impact Schar left the Swiss team following their elimination in Qatar but also picked up the illness that swept through multiple teams at the tournament. He still has another week to work on his fitness if he doesn't play Tuesday ahead of the Dec. 26 trip to Leicester City.

DECEMBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Bruno Guimaraes - Available for selection Guimaraes is ready to play ahead of Tuesday's EFL Cup match against Bournemouth, according to manager Eddie Howe. "He is fine, physically. He's focused on the future and that's imp...

Impact Guimaraes made two appearances off the bench for Brazil at the World Cup but rode the bench in the final two games and should be ready by Tuesday. He scored three times and logged two assists in 12 starts before the tournament, making him a worthy target going into 2023.

DECEMBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Callum Wilson - Ready to play Wilson (strain) is fit ahead of Tuesday's EFL Cup match against Bournemouth, according to manager Eddie Howe. "There are no issues with Callum - he's fine."

Impact Wilson had a small muscular issue while playing for England at the World Cup but has had plenty of time to work on his fitness. With Alexander Isak (thigh) not back yet, Wilson should remain the top striker for the Toon when league play returns Dec. 26 at Leicester City.

DECEMBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Alexander Isak - Out for EFL Cup contest Isak (thigh) won't be available for Tuesday's EFL match against Bournemouth, according to manager Eddie Howe. "Not much has changed with Alex, we're still in the same situation. We...

Impact Isak was expected to be ready around now but needs a little longer to recover his fitness. With Callum Wilson and Chris Wood in good shape, there is little reason to rush Isak back but a busy schedule will still give the Swede plenty of chances to play.

DECEMBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Allan Saint-Maximin - Dealing with injury Saint-Maximin is dealing with a "slight injury" picked up in Saturday's friendly against Rayo Vallecano ahead of Tuesday's EFL Cup match against Bournemouth, according to manager E...

Impact Saint-Maximin isn't a stranger to the physio station and hasn't started in a league match since August due to various injuries. Even if he's out Tuesday, this seems to be a minor issue that shouldn't jeopardize his chances in the Dec. 26 trip to Leicester City. Joelinton and Joe Willock are two options to take Saint-Maximin's place in the lineup as needed.

DECEMBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Callum Wilson - Returns to bench Wilson (strain) is on the bench for Saturday's quarterfinal against France.

Impact Wilson didn't train throughout the week but is fit enough to return to the bench. The striker is unlikely to see much playing time behind Harry Kane, who captains the England side.

DECEMBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Kieran Trippier opens up on relationship with Antoine Griezmann Kieran Trippier has revealed that he enjoyed a close friendship with Antoine Griezmann when the two played together at Atletico Madrid.

DECEMBER 9, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Chris Waugh: Newcastle United are taking on Al Hilal in a... - The Athletic Newcastle United are taking on Al Hilal in a friendly in Saudi - & the team news is in... #NUFC XI to face Al Hilal: Karius; Manquillo, Lasc...

DECEMBER 8, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Botman Sven - Features in friendly Botman (leg) started and played about an hour in Thursday's victory against Al-Hilal in a club friendly.

Impact Botman picked up a leg injury in Newcastle's final game before the World Cup break in November, but he was back on the pitch from the start on Thursday and should be fully fit by the time the Premier League resumes on Boxing Day.

DECEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Chris Wood - Comes off injured in friendly Wood was subbed out of Thursday's club friendly against Al-Hilal in the 39th minute after suffering an injury.

Impact Wood has made 14 Premier League appearances (two starts) this season and is likely Newcastle's third-choice center forward when everyone is healthy. But neither Callum Wilson (strain) nor Alexander Isak (thigh) is fully fit either, so Wood will hope that this injury isn't serious enough to still be affecting him by the time league play resumes after the World Cup.

DECEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Callum Wilson - Still out of training Wilson skipped Wednesday's training session to rehab a minor strain ahead of Saturday's quarterfinal match against France, according to David Ornstein of The Athletic.

Impact Wilson also missed Monday's session but if he can return by Thursday he has decent odds to be available. Even if he does play, Harry Kane is all but a lock to start as he's scored once and logged three assists in the tournament.

DECEMBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Fabian Schar - Picks up knock Schar picked up a knock in the first half of Tuesday's World Cup clash with Portugal and came off at halftime, allegedly due to the illness that swept through the Swiss team.

Impact Schar was able to play until the break but evidently 15 minutes weren't enough to get him comfortable with carrying on. Eray Comert came on to replace Schar, but with Portugal storming away with the match Switzerland's World Cup hopes will likely end against Portugal. Schar will hope to return for a Boxing Day trip to Leicester in the Premier League.

DECEMBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Newcastle still planning to loan Garang Kuol out in January Newcastle United still intend to send Garang Kuol out on loan in January and have received significant interest in the 18-year-old from home...

DECEMBER 6, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Alexander Isak - Expected back in late-December Isak (thigh) is being managed carefully during a winter camp in Saudi Arabia in order to be ready for the Dec. 21 League Cup match against Bournemouth or the Dec. 26 EPL contest ag...

Impact Isak doesn't have any assurances just yet but an initial time frame for his return has now been disclosed by the manager. With two goals in his first three games for Newcastle way back at the start of the season, Isak will be a major asset when fully fit.

DECEMBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Emil Krafth - Still in gym Krafth (torn ACL) was pictured training in the gym during Tuesday's session over the World Cup break.

Impact Krafth still has until the spring before he's likely to play after recovering from a torn ACL but it at least appears he's made steady progress.

DECEMBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Fabian Schar - Five clearances in win Schar made a block, five clearances and two interceptions in Friday's 3-2 victory against Serbia. He also took a shot and won one of one tackles in the match.

Impact Schar started in Friday's group stage finale in place of Nico Elvedi in central defense, who missed out due to illness. Schar should return to the bench once Elvedi is healthy again.

DECEMBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Alexander Isak - Continuing recovery Isak (thigh) was pictured working on his recovery during Sunday's session in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Impact Isak is tracking in the right direction to return by late-December but hasn't received full clearance just yet. He scored two goals in three appearances after joining Newcastle and will be a major asset to watch how he performs on his return.

DECEMBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Callum Wilson - Misses training Wilson missed Monday's training session as a precaution for a minor strain, the English FA has announced.

Impact Wilson still has until Saturday before the quarterfinals start against France, so there isn't much to worry about just yet. He's made two appearances in four games, logging one assist while Harry Kane dominates the starting spot at striker.

DECEMBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE