Team News: Howe Makes Two Changes for Athletic Club Clash
Eddie Howe has made two adjustments to the starting lineup from the team that lost to West Ham United in the Premier League. Newcastle United faces Athletic Club in the UEFA Champions League with Kieran Trippier and Harvey Barnes starting, replacing Emil Krafth and Jacob Murphy.
Captain Bruno Guimarães has recovered from illness and returns to midfield as the Magpies aim for their third win in four Champions League matches this season.
Anthony Gordon has scored in every Champions League match for Newcastle so far, supporting striker Nick Woltemade.
William Osula was initially named on the bench but has withdrawn due to ankle discomfort and will be monitored in the coming days.
Newcastle has already surpassed their five-point total from the previous Champions League season (2023/24). A victory against Athletic Club would equal their best group stage points tally of nine, originally set in 2002/03.
Newcastle United Lineup
- Nick Pope
- Kieran Trippier
- Sven Botman
- Joelinton
- Sandro Tonali
- Anthony Gordon
- Harvey Barnes
- Malick Thiaw
- Nick Woltemade
- Dan Burn
- Bruno Guimarães (c)
Substitutes Not Used
- Max Thompson
- Aaron Ramsdale
- Lewis Hall
- Fabian Schär
- Emil Krafth
- Anthony Elanga
- Jacob Murphy
- Joe Willock
- Alex Murphy
- Jacob Ramsey
- Lewis Miley
Summary: Newcastle United makes strategic lineup changes as they seek a strong Champions League group stage finish against Athletic Club.
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