Newcastle Forced Into Major Changes Before Hull Clash

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, England — Lewis Hall remains in Newcastle United’s lineup after starting every Premier League fixture this season following his permanent £28 million transfer from Chelsea. Tino Livramento is also expected to return to the starting group, with Amar Dedić ruled out at right-back. Livramento transferred to Newcastle from Southampton in August 2023 in a deal worth up to £32 million and returns while managing ongoing physical recovery.

The changes come after Newcastle’s 4-1 away defeat to Leeds United, with head coach Matthias Jaissle facing severe squad depletion ahead of the upcoming match against Hull City at the 52,000-capacity St. James’ Park. Injuries across multiple positions have affected the club’s backline and central midfield.

Lukas Hornicek is set to retain his place in goal because Ewen Jaouen remains sidelined due to injury. Hornicek has maintained his position as Newcastle’s primary option between the posts throughout recent domestic fixtures despite conceding four goals at Elland Road.

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Malick Thiaw is expected to lead the defense while wearing the captain’s armband. He is set to partner with Swiss international Fabian Schär, who joined Newcastle from Deportivo La Coruña in 2018. Schär provides specialized long-range passing from deep defensive positions to help overcome pressing structures.

Newcastle’s most substantial absences are in central midfield. Nico González and Jacob Ramsey are both unavailable due to injury, leaving academy product Lewis Miley slated to start in the middle of the pitch. Miley made his senior debut for Newcastle in May 2023 at age 17 and remains one of the youngest players to feature in a first-team fixture for the club.

Harvey Barnes will retain his place on the left wing. He arrived from Leicester City in July 2023 for a £38 million transfer fee, has started every league match this season, and represents Newcastle’s primary wide scoring threat. Jacob Murphy is expected to start on the opposite wing after Jaissle publicly affirmed his role in the squad during pre-match press obligations.

Miley is expected to partner with Dutch midfielder Sean Steur, who entered as a second-half substitute following González’s injury against Leeds. Steur remains available for selection as Newcastle prepares to face a low defensive block against Hull despite committing a turnover that led to a goal in that match.

Yoane Wissa will operate in an advanced central role behind striker Matias Fernandez-Pardo, who makes his second start under Jaissle. Forward depth is supplemented by Toure, who scored as a late substitute during the defeat at Leeds.

The fixture arrives as Newcastle United continues to manage squad depth alongside Premier League Profitability and Sustainability Rules (PSR) constraints under its ownership structure, led by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF).