Wolverhampton Wanderers v Newcastle United early team news: Injuries plus Sandro Tonali latest.
Newcastle United’s demanding schedule is starting to catch up to them, as several players are either out or questionable for their Premier League match against Wolverhampton Wanderers this evening (kickoff at 5:30 p.m.).
Elliot Anderson was one of the players that was absent from the Champions League match on Wednesday, as Borussia Dortmund defeated Arsenal 1-0. Alexander Isak and Jacob Murphy were also forced to withdraw.
It’s not only injuries. For the next ten months, Magpies head coach Eddie Howe will not have access to £52 million summer signing Sandro Tonali.
The Italian Football Federation declared on Thursday that the midfield player would serve a ten-month ban after looking into allegations of unlawful betting.
FIFA last night officially approved the global suspension, which means the Italian will not be available for selection until August 2024.
The midweek comeback of Joe Willock, a former Arsenal player who had been out for five months, gave Newcastle hope.
Early team news for Wolves vs. Newcastle United is as follows:
1. Sandro Tonali – out
Tonali is banned for 10 months after being investigated for illegal betting activity.
2. Hugo Bueno – out
Hasn’t played since September after picking up a knee injury.
3. Joe Hodge – out
Recently undergone shoulder surgery.
4. Jean-Ricner Bellegarde – doubt
O’Neil will make a late call over his selection but is hopeful Bellegarde will be involved.
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