Newcastle United has unveiled a series of training photos today that strongly hint at the players available for Saturday’s match. Despite Miguel Almiron’s recent injury against Bournemouth and subsequent withdrawal from international duty, the £21 million Paraguayan was captured wearing his signature smile during the Benton training session. Photographer Serena Taylor has once again presented a collection of images from the session, now accessible on the Newcastle United website.
International representatives from Newcastle were also featured in the photos: Fabian Schar has recovered from a muscle injury that sidelined him in Switzerland’s initial game, while Bruno Guimaraes and Joelinton were seen smiling following their eventful match for Argentina, which resulted in J7’s comical dismissal.
Notably absent from the images was Alexander Isak, raising concerns about his availability for the upcoming game against Chelsea. On a positive note, Kieran Trippier has returned after withdrawing early from international duty due to ‘personal matters.’ Tino Livramento, back from England under-21 duty, is likely to play against his former team on Saturday. However, Lewis Hall, though pictured in training, cannot participate as he is still technically a Chelsea player.
The absence of Alexander Isak from the training photos is particularly worrisome, especially considering the anticipation of his return to action against Chelsea on Saturday. With Callum Wilson expected to be sidelined for a few more weeks, Newcastle fans are eager to see Isak back in the lineup. Despite Anthony Gordon’s impressive season, his effectiveness is greater on the flanks than in a central role, making Isak’s potential return crucial for the team.