Eddie Howe is expected to make changes as Newcastle United begin their Carabao Cup campaign away at Tranmere Rovers. The Magpies travel to Prenton Park on Wednesday for the televised second-round tie.
United's thrilling draw against Premier League champions Manchester City marked the start of a testing fortnight. Trips to face Wolves and Liverpool follow the cup clash with the League Two side, while Howe will also be hopeful of strengthening his squad ahead of the transfer deadline.
It is only three games into the new season, but the Newcastle boss already has a number of injury concerns to consider. The likes of Federico Fernandez, Jamal Lewis and Javier Manquillo have missed spells in pre-season, but have all now returned to training.
