Newcastle and Sunderland Team Lineups Revealed Ahead of Clash Newcastle United has made two tactical adjustments to their starting XI for the upcoming match against Sunderland, following the midweek defeat to Barcelona. Defender Sven Botman is set to replace Malick Thiaw in the defensive line, while midfielder Sandro Tonali is ruled out due to an injury sustained during the second half of the previous game. Tonali’s absence will be addressed by the inclusion of Nick Woltemade, who previously scored an own goal against Sunderland earlier this season. The Tyneside club’s final lineup includes goalkeeper Nick Ramsdale, defenders Jamaal Lascelles, Kenedy Burn, and Botman, alongside full-back Kieran Trippier. Midfielders Joelinton, Jacob Ramsey, and Harvey Barnes form the central trio, with forward Dwight McNeil and Woltemade spearheading the attack. Substitutes available for Newcastle include goalkeeper Aaron Pope, Thiaw, and other options such as A Murphy, Livramento, and Willock. Sunderland, on the other hand, has opted for minimal changes to their squad, retaining Luke O’Nien in the starting XI. The Black Cats’ lineup features Ellery Bird, Hume, Alderete, and O’Nien in defense, with midfielder Xhaka and forward Brobbey leading the attack. Dan Ballard, who started the previous match against Brighton, is absent from the matchday squad. Substitutes for Sunderland include Moore, Cirkin, and other players like Mandava and Mukiele. Both teams will look to capitalize on their respective adjustments, with Newcastle aiming to bounce back from their recent loss and Sunderland seeking to secure a crucial victory in the league race. The match promises to be a closely contested affair, with both sides vying for maximum points in a key fixture.#newcastle_united #malick_thiaw #sunderland #sven_botman #sandrom_tonali
