Newcastle United have confirmed their starting XI for Saturday’s Premier League trip to Everton, with Nick Pope not in the squad.
Eddie Howe was always expected to make changes as Newcastle United look to recover from their Champions League defeat away at Marseille.
Newcastle’s away record in the Premier League this season has been absolutely dreadful and they haven’t won on the road since April.
Newcastle United’s confirmed XI to face Everton 📄
Pope has been under major pressure at Newcastle following a series of mistakes, with many fans calling for Aaron Ramsdale to start.
Ramsdale finally gets the nod here. Anthony Gordon also drops to the bench against his former club.
Newcastle United make six changes for Everton clash
Pope isn’t in the squad at all, with John Ruddy acting as Ramsdale’s back-up on the bench.
Sandro Tonali is also a surprise absence, with Lewis Miley stepping in for the Italian.
Joelinton and Bruno Guimaraes partner Miley in midfield, while Anthony Elanga starts ahead of Jacob Murphy on the right wing in support of Nick Woltemade.
Elsewhere, Tino Livramento and Lewis Hall start at full-back.
The two helped give the Magpies a new dimension against Manchester City last week but are still having their minutes managed.
Yoane Wissa, Kieran Trippier, Emil Krafth and William Osula are all injured for Newcastle and their return dates remain unclear at this stage.
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