On Saturday evening (5:30 p.m. kick-off), Newcastle United will face Brentford in the Premier League.
Sean Longstaff has yet to make a Premier League start this season, but injury issues in midfield may give him a chance to shine against Brentford on Saturday. Eddie Howe’s favorite three this season has been Sandro Tonali, Bruno Guimaraes, and Joelinton; however, given an injury scare to Tonali during the international time, Howe may resort to Longstaff when Brentford visit the north east.
![Sean Longstaff sets out aligning ambitions after committing to Newcastle United project for three years](https://images.teamtalk.com/content/uploads/2022/05/25171858/Sean-Longstaff-celebrating-a-Newcastle-United-victory.jpg)
Tonali missed Italy’s win over Ukraine on Tuesday night due to a’slight muscular injury’ and may not be risked against the Bees ahead of Newcastle’s return to the Champions League – and Tonali’s return to the San Siro – on Tuesday night. Longstaff, who has become a crucial member of the team since Howe’s appointment as manager in 2021, said on X, ‘Back to it this weekend’ (fist pump emoji), beside a photo of himself in training.
Joe Willock, another midfielder, will not play this weekend as he recovers from an injury.