Overview
- Eddie Howe confirmed Dan Burn and William Osula returned to training but will not be available, with Fabian Schar, Tino Livramento, Emil Krafth, Jamaal Lascelles and Jacob Murphy also sidelined.
- PSV arrive in strong form after back-to-back league wins and a 4-1 victory at Liverpool earlier this season, and Peter Bosz says his team must secure at least a point on Tyneside.
- Newcastle must manage disciplinary risks as Joelinton, Malick Thiaw and Dan Burn are one yellow card away from a Champions League suspension under UEFA’s accumulation rules.
- Newcastle city officials have confirmed road closures and transport holds, including a planned PSV fan walk from the Bigg Market to the stadium before kickoff.
- Sven Botman expressed confidence the squad is good enough without January additions as Newcastle juggle a congested run across league, cups and Europe.