Newcastle United go host West Bromwich Albion for Carabao Cup second round at St James' Park, with kick-off set for 7:45pm BST. Manager Matthias Jaissle don shake thing for the line-up, as e make six changes from the draw against Liverpool. Two fresh faces go enter the starting XI, and both of them be 20 years old.
Bazoumana Touré, the summer signing from Hoffenheim, go make im competitive debut for Newcastle. E go join attack, while Ewen Jaouen go stand between the sticks for the first time. The two young players don show well during pre-season, and now dem get chance to shine for the Magpies. Jacob Murphy, Nick Woltemade, Jacob Ramsey and Joe Willock also come into the side.
West Brom no be pushover. The Baggies don win their first three games this season, including a 3-1 victory over Burnley for the Championship. James Morrison dey lead the team, and dem go come Tyneside with confidence. Newcastle, on the other hand, still dey find their rhythm after Liverpool snatch 2-2 draw with stoppage-time penalty.
Injury don hit Newcastle before this one. Dan Burn dey out with ankle problem, Joelinton get muscle issue, Tino Livramento dey nurse calf injury, and William Osula suffer ankle blow after clash with Virgil van Dijk. But Fabian Schar don return to contention, and Aladji Bamba fit for im first start. Lukas Hornicek go rest, with Jaouen taking over for this cup tie.
Defence go see changes too. Amar Dedic, who impress on debut, go drop to bench. Lewis Miley, wey play midfield against Liverpool, go deputise at right-back. Lewis Hall go continue, Sven Botman and Schar go pair for central defence. For midfield, Bamba and Jacob Ramsey go partner, with Joe Willock dey play as number 10. Nick Woltemade go lead attack, while Touré and Murphy dey support from wings.
