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Newcastle United v PSG injury news with 11 out and 2 doubts for Champions League clash

The PSG man is expected to be out until the New Year with a hamstring injury.
The PSG man is expected to be out until the New Year with a hamstring injury.

Newcastle United are back in Champions League action on Wednesday night as excitement builds for their first home game of their 2023-24 European campaign.

The Magpies started their Champions League adventure with a 0-0 draw at AC Milan and are now putting the final touches on their preparations for the visit of Paris Saint-Germain.

Looking ahead to the game, Magpies boss Eddie Howe said: “I can’t wait to experience the home atmosphere and what our fans create. I think it will be a really memorable night and hopefully our performance will make it that way, too.

The PSG man withdrew from international with a foot injury last month and has yet to return to action.
The PSG man withdrew from international with a foot injury last month and has yet to return to action.

“The fans will bring their positivity, noise, enthusiasm and love for the game. It’s up to us to use that powerfully and positively on the pitch. You can use too much emotion on the pitch, but I think we’ve been getting that balance right at home.”

Ahead of the game we have rounded up the latest injury and unavailability news from both camps.

The defender is currently sidelined with a heel problem.
The defender is currently sidelined with a heel problem.
Ekitike will not feature in either of the fixtures against Newcastle after he was not included in PSG’s Champions League squad.
Ekitike will not feature in either of the fixtures against Newcastle after he was not included in PSG’s Champions League squad.
Speaking about the striker’s availability, Howe said on Tuesday: “Callum, we think, won’t make tomorrow but he’s going to be close. As it stands now, he probably won’t make the game.”
Speaking about the striker’s availability, Howe said on Tuesday: “Callum, we think, won’t make tomorrow but he’s going to be close. As it stands now, he probably won’t make the game.”
Joelinton limped off with a hamstring problem against Burnley but Howe said: “Joey is in a similar position [to Wilson] where he’s close and we’ll make a late check on him.”
Joelinton limped off with a hamstring problem against Burnley but Howe said: “Joey is in a similar position [to Wilson] where he’s close and we’ll make a late check on him.”
There were concerns over the midfielder after he missed the first part of training on Tuesday but Howe says the player is fine.
There were concerns over the midfielder after he missed the first part of training on Tuesday but Howe says the player is fine.
Is facing a few weeks out with a knee injury having missed the last two games.
Is facing a few weeks out with a knee injury having missed the last two games.
The summer signing is expected to be out until January with a foot injury.
The summer signing is expected to be out until January with a foot injury.
The right-back was left out of the Magpies’ Champions League squad as he continues his recovery from injury.
The right-back was left out of the Magpies’ Champions League squad as he continues his recovery from injury.
He will miss the game due to an Achilles injury which has ruled him out of action since May.
He will miss the game due to an Achilles injury which has ruled him out of action since May.
The midfielder is not in Newcastle’s Champions League squad.
The midfielder is not in Newcastle’s Champions League squad.
The goalkeeper is not in Newcastle’s Champions League squad.
The goalkeeper is not in Newcastle’s Champions League squad.
The defender is not in Newcastle’s Champions League squad.
The defender is not in Newcastle’s Champions League squad.
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 30: Eddie Howe, Manager of Newcastle United, looks on during the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Burnley FC at St. James Park on September 30, 2023 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 30: Eddie Howe, Manager of Newcastle United, looks on during the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Burnley FC at St. James Park on September 30, 2023 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)