A number of Newcastle United players have been actively participating in international fixtures during the recent break, with some facing unfortunate withdrawals due to injuries. Among the 14 players contracted to the club who received call-ups, two have been forced to withdraw from their national squads due to injuries, while others experienced varying results in Euro 2024 qualifiers leading up to the tournament in Germany next summer.
Bruno Guimaraes, who recently celebrated his 26th birthday, faced challenges with Brazil’s World Cup qualifiers, suffering consecutive losses for the first time in the nation’s history. The tough qualifying campaign has Brazil set to face world champions Argentina in the next fixture.
As the Magpies’ international players navigate their respective breaks, manager Eddie Howe faces a peculiar injury crisis at home. Currently, 14 first-team players are either nursing injuries or unavailable for the upcoming Premier League match against Chelsea.
The international representation for Newcastle players spans seven different nations during this break, with one of the club’s loaned players also receiving an international call-up.
Here’s a breakdown of some of Newcastle United’s players involved in the November international break:
1. **Kieran Trippier (England):** Played the full match as England secured a 2-0 victory against Malta, confirming top spot in their qualifying group. However, he withdrew from the squad ahead of the North Macedonia match due to personal reasons.
2. **Callum Wilson (England):** Called up to the England squad but forced to withdraw due to injury after an impressive run with seven Premier League goals in five starts for Newcastle this season.
3. **Miguel Almiron (Paraguay):** Initially called up to the Paraguay squad for World Cup qualifiers against Chile and Colombia, but he withdrew due to a hamstring injury. Paraguay drew 0-0 against Chile.
4. **Martin Dubravka (Slovakia):** The Newcastle goalkeeper played a key role in Euro 2024 qualifiers, earning his 41st cap in a 4-2 win over Iceland that secured qualification. He was then an unused substitute in the 2-1 victory against Bosnia and Herzegovina.
The hope for Newcastle is that their international players return unscathed from the break, considering the existing injury challenges within the squad. Any additional injuries would pose a significant setback for Eddie Howe’s already depleted team.
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