Newcastle United is preparing to welcome back two key players for their upcoming Premier League match against Arsenal this Saturday at 5:30 pm. In their recent Carabao Cup victory over Manchester United, both Nick Pope and Fabian Schar were absent from the lineup. While many speculated that they were rested due to a busy schedule, Newcastle’s manager clarified the situation before the Arsenal game. He stated, “Nick is in good condition, but Fabian Schar was not feeling well, which is why he didn’t travel to Manchester United.” According to the manager, Schar should be fit to start against Arsenal, but they will assess his condition closer to the match.
In addition to this, Newcastle is close to welcoming back 17-year-old midfielder Lewis Miley, who has been recovering from glandular fever. Miley made his debut for the club in the Carabao Cup’s third round against Manchester City but missed the recent match against Manchester United. There is uncertainty about his participation in the extended Champions League squad for the trip to Borussia Dortmund next week. According to the manager, Miley is nearly ready to resume training, having made significant progress over the past week, but he needs to undergo a few more tests before being fully cleared. His availability for the Dortmund trip remains to be determined.
However, Newcastle will have several players unavailable for the Arsenal match due to various reasons. Sandro Tonali is suspended, Jacob Murphy is nursing a shoulder injury, Matt Targett has a hamstring issue, Alexander Isak is dealing with a groin problem, Sven Botman has a knee injury, Javier Manquillo has a groin injury, Harvey Barnes is recovering from a foot injury, and Elliot Anderson is dealing with a back problem. These absences will challenge the team’s lineup against Arsenal this weekend.
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