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Newcastle Visit In-Form Union SG With Livramento Out and Schär Back

UEFA’s long-term injury rule offers Newcastle a path to add temporary cover pending Livramento’s assessment.

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Overview

  • Newcastle play Union Saint-Gilloise in Brussels on October 1 in the Champions League league phase, seeking their first points after a 2-1 loss to Barcelona; UK coverage is on TNT Sports 2 and discovery+.
  • Tino Livramento misses the trip after a knee injury against Arsenal, with the club seeking a second medical opinion before confirming the timeline.
  • Fabian Schär returns to the squad following concussion, giving Eddie Howe another centre-back option for selection.
  • UEFA Article 31.14 allows a temporary squad replacement if an injury is certified to last at least 60 days, which Newcastle could consider as Jamaal Lascelles is not in their 21-man European list.
  • Union SG arrive as Belgian champions on a sustained unbeaten run after a 3-1 win at PSV and will host at Anderlecht’s Lotto Park due to their home ground’s UEFA compliance limits.