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Newcastle United star Joelinton on track and Matt Targett and Karl Darlow absence explained

Newcastle United star Joelinton should be good to go for the Magpies' last 16 League Cup tie against AFC Bournemouth.

The Brazilian suffered a slight muscle strain in Riyadh during the 5-0 win over Al-Hilal and was walked around the pitch by a physio. But Joelinton's substitution was nothing more than a precaution.

It remains to be seen whether Eddie Howe uses him against Rayo Vallecano at St James' Park on Saturday in the lunchtime friendly clash. However, with Chris Wood also taken off against Al-Hilal with a back problem, Howe must get the balance right on his frontmen.

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