Fans would like to see Miguel Almiron back in Newcastle United's starting eleven as Eddie Howe's side return to action at St James' Park for a mid-season friendly against Rayo Vallecano. The Magpies face the La Liga side on Saturday afternoon, four days before resuming their season with a Carabao Cup clash against Bournemouth.
Newcastle enjoyed a five-goal thrashing of domestic champions Al-Hilal on December 8 as part of their warm-weather training camp in Saudi Arabia. Braces from Miguel Almiron and Joelinton as well as a first senior strike from academy prospect Dylan Stephenson ensured the Magpies lifted the Diriyah Season Cup.
Howe has since been able to welcome a number of key players back into the fold following the World Cup. Bruno Guimaraes confirmed his return to training in a social media post on Thursday, with England duo Kieran Trippier and Callum Wilson reporting for duty the day before.
