Eddie Howe has revealed he will hold talks with Martin Dubravka during the World Cup break over his future - after the goalkeeper edges towards the first half of his Manchester United loan spell without playing a single game.
The idea when Newcastle loaned Dubravka out to the Red Devils was for the Slovakia international to play in the Europa League and the League Cup. But should he get through next week's tie without involvement in the cup game against Aston Villa, serious questions of his loan will be asked.
Newcastle inserted a recall option into Dubravka's loan in the summer and Howe says the door isn't closed on the ex-Sparta Prague man. A decision on Dubravka will determine whether Newcastle extend Loris Karius' stay with Karl Darlow now back in training.
