TEAM NEWS
Kobbie Mainoo made a successful return as a substitute, during the draw at Lyon, and will hope his bright cameo performance has put him in contention to start on Sunday.
Luke Shaw is being eased back after his lengthy lay-off, as he was an unused substitute for the second successive match. Mason Mount came on again but Matthijs de Ligt and Toby Collyer did not make the trip due to injury.
Amad is working hard in the gym as he targets a return before the season is out but Lisandro Martinez will not play again this term.
Centre-backs Jonny Evans and Ayden Heaven have also been sidelined.
As for the Magpies, Anthony Gordon is doubtful, as he has been recovering after being hurt on England duty, but top scorer Alexander Isak should be fine to lead the attack.
Defenders Sven Botman, Jamaal Lascelles and Lewis Hall remain unavailable and there is a question mark over Joe Willock’s fitness.