Bruno Guimaraes & Sven Botman decisions made as eight Newcastle United players set to miss out – photos
Bruno Guimaraes & Sven Botman decisions made as eight Newcastle United players set to miss out – photos
Newcastle United’s Bruno Guimaraes, Miguel Almiron, and Fabian Schar have all been called up to their respective national squads this month, with more to come.
Newcastle United will be without numerous first-team players during the international break.
After Saturday’s FA Cup quarter-final at Manchester City, called-up players will join their national squads for March friendly matches. It is a significant opportunity for players to clinch their spot in the next Euro 2024 event in Germany.
Bruno Guimaraes, Miguel Almiron, and Fabian Schar have already been called up to their respective teams, but Sven Botman was again left out of the Netherlands squad.
Newcastle could miss out on England’s team for the first time in two years due to injuries. Callum Wilson and Kieran Trippier were both called up to the England squad during the previous international break, but had to withdraw.
Due to injury, the two players and goalkeeper Nick Pope will not be included in Gareth Southgate’s team announcement on Thursday afternoon. The England manager was in attendance at Newcastle’s 3-2 defeat to Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.
Chelsea’s Cole Palmer received the praises, but Newcastle’s Anthony Gordon was forced to leave due to knee injury. The Magpies winger, who has scored 10 goals for the club this season, is expected to receive his first senior call-up this week.
However, the injury is likely to keep him out of the following friendlies against Brazil and Belgium. However, a Newcastle player could be named to the England side unexpectedly.
Here’s a rundown of all Newcastle’s international players and hopefuls for the upcoming international break…
1. Martin Dubravka (Slovakia) – likely
Martin Dubravka, a mainstay in Slovakia’s squad, is slated to go with the team for friendly against Austria and Norway.
1. Martin Dubravka (Slovakia) – likely
Goalkeeper Martin Dubravka is a fixture in Slovakia’s squad and is preparing to travel to Austria and Norway for friendlies.
2. Nick Pope (England) – out
It’s been 18 months since Pope last represented England. He will miss the forthcoming squad because of a shoulder ailment.
3. Kieran Trippier (England) – out
Trippier was supposed to be in England’s squad for the next friendly matches against Brazil and Belgium, but a calf injury has forced him to withdraw.
4. Sven Botman (Netherlands) – out
Sven Botman’s recent form and injury issues have prevented him from earning his first international cap. Netherlands will meet Scotland and Germany later this month.
5. Fabian Schar (Switzerland) – likely
Schar has 78 caps for his country and is expected to be named to the side for upcoming friendlies against Denmark and the Republic of Ireland.
6. Emil Krafth (Sweden) – likely
Krafth is a regular in the Sweden side when fit. He is likely to be named in Jon Dahl Tomasson’s first Sweden squad for the upcoming friendly matches against Portugal and Albania.
7. Tino Livramento (England) – likely
Tino Livramento has emerged as a potential surprise selection in Gareth Southgate’s England team for the upcoming matches against Brazil and Belgium. While the 21-year-old has never been called up for England, his performances for Newcastle and a lack of viable competition at right-back could lead to his inclusion in Southgate’s team.
8. Joelinton (Brazil) – out
Joelinton was selected for the Brazil national squad last year and scored in his debut. A thigh ailment will keep him out of the next squad.
9. Sandro Tonali (Italy) – out
Sandro Tonali was a fixture in the Italy squad before being suspended from football for ten months owing to betting violations.
10. Anthony Gordon (England) – unlikely
Anthony Gordon was due to receive his first England senior call-up this week until he suffered a knee injury against Chelsea. He will most likely be out for some time.
11. Miguel Almiron (Paraguay) – confirmed
Almiron is in the Paraguay squad for a friendly match against Russia.
12. Elliot Anderson (Scotland) – unlikely
Anderson was called up to Scotland’s team at the start of the season and appeared to be on track to earn his maiden international cap until withdrawing. He has only recently returned from injury, and his international future remains uncertain.
13. Bruno Guimaraes (Brazil) – confirmed
Bruno Guimaraes is set for a Wembley appearance later this month as Brazil take on England. They also play Spain in Madrid. The midfielder has already been named in the Brazil squad.
14. Callum Wilson (England) – out
Wilson returned to Gareth Southgate’s World Cup squad and scored in last summer’s 4-0 Euro 2024 qualifying triumph against Malta. He was called up to the previous England squad but had to withdraw owing to an injury. He will miss this season’s squad due to a chest injury.
15. Alexander Isak (Sweden) – likely
Alexander Isak is set to be involved in the friendly matches against Portugal and Albania.