Predicted Newcastle XI vs Spurs: Bruce to make two changes, 24-yr-old to start – originally posted on Sportslens.com
Newcastle United host Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League this weekend and the Magpies will be looking to pull clear of the relegation zone with a win at home.
Steve Bruce’s side have failed to register a win in their last six league games and they will be massive underdogs heading into this contest.
Spurs have an impressive away record against Newcastle and they have beaten the Magpies in five of their last six away matches.
Jose Mourinho’s men have shown an upturn in form over the last few weeks and they are coming into this game on the back of four wins in five league matches.
The home side will be without the services of Fabian Schar and Isaac Hayden due to injury issues.
However, Allan Saint-Maximin could feature here after recovering from his injury and training all week. Bruce has confirmed that Callum Wilson is unlikely to be fit for this game but the striker should return in the next match.
SB on Saint-Maximin:
He could be involved. We still have today and tomorrow to train but he came through a big session 48 hours ago. We hope he can play some part. I wouldn’t have thought Callum will be available.” pic.twitter.com/yxymHaKuCR
— Newcastle United FC (@NUFC) April 2, 2021
Dubravka has recovered from his illness as well and he should be fine to start here.
SB on Martin Dúbravka:
“Martin hasn’t been very well but we expect him to be OK. We expect him in for training today and we’ll have a chat with him to see how he feels but we think he’ll be OK [for Sunday].” pic.twitter.com/xqMwtv1LLd
— Newcastle United FC (@NUFC) April 2, 2021
Bruce is likely to make two changes to the side that was beaten 3-0 by Brighton before the international break. 24-year-old Saint-Maximin and Jeff Hendrick are likely to start instead of Isaac Hayden and Joelinton.
Predicted Newcastle starting line-up: Dubracka, Manquillo, Lascelles, Clark, Dummett, Hendrick, Shelvey, Willock, Fraser, Almiron, Saint-Maximin
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