Confirmed Newcastle team v Leicester – Dummett, Manquillo, Schar, Ritchie all start
The Newcastle team v Leicester has just been confirmed.
Newcastle looking for a first win away in the league since beating Huddersfield in December.
Rafa’s team also looking for a first goal and point(s) in three games, after losing to Arsenal and Crystal Palace.
On Thursday lunchtime, Rafa Benitez confirmed that Longstaff and Lejeune were the only players definitely out injured.
Two changes for Rafa Benitez.
Dummett in for the injured Lejeune, whilst Manquillo comes in and drops to the bench.
Jonjo Shelvey still waiting for a first start since 3 November 2018, Diame back in the matchday 18 but only on the bench.
This is who Rafa Benitez starts with:
Dubravka, Manquillo, Schar, Lascelles, Dummett, Ritchie, Hayden, Ki, Perez, Almiron, Rondon
The subs:
Darlow, Shelvey, Muto, Atsu, Fernandez, Yedlin, Diame
Compare Rafa’s team to the fans choice one HERE.
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