Bruno Guimareas and Joelinton will both be given an opportunity to impress Brazil boss Tite this weekend. The Brazil head coach is in town ahead of Newcastle's match against Aston Villa this weekend.
It'll provide the Magpies duo with the opportunity to show they deserve to be a part of the Selecao squad in Qatar. Guimaraes had dinner with Tite at Rio Steakhouse in Jesmond on Friday, and is well acquainted with the head coach of the national team.
However, for Joelinton, this poses the first real opportunity to impress Tite with the World Cup just weeks away. The combative midfielder has been a revelation under Eddie Howe since dropping into a deeper role and has rightly taken the plaudits for his fine performances.