No Newcastle return as yet for Yoshinori Muto, after he helps Japan beat Saudi Arabia and move into last eight of Asian Cup.

Asian Cup is over for Ki Sung-yeung, yet another injury problem in midfield for Rafa Benitez.

Monday sees Newcastle United involvement kick off in Asian Cup, full schedule of games and the NUFC matches that are set to be missed.

Sky Sports reporting minimal involvement of Premier League players at the Asian Cup but Newcastle United supply two.