Newcastle United were certainly robbed yesterday, havng to settle for a 2-2 result against Liverpool, in a match that was marred by poor officiating. However, there is no time to ruminate any further on it, as the next match rapidly approaches. Wednesday night sees the Geordies commence their Carabao Cup campaign, with a second round tie against West Bromwich Albion. The cup clash, against a Championship level side in West Brom, should mean Newcastle debuts for summer signings Bazoumana Toure and Ewen Jaouen.
Carabao Cup Second Round
Newcastle United vs West Bromwich Albion
Kickoff: Wed. Aug 26, 7:45pm,
Venue: St. James Park, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
Newcastle United Preview Material: Team News Predicted XI
Both should be in the starting lineup, which will be a side that will be heavily rotated by first year manager Matthias Jaissle. Toure a winger and Ivory Coast international, was acquired from TSG Hoffenheim for £42 million.
Jaouen was signed from Stade de Reims to be the backup goalkeeper, with the Frenchman commanding an transfer fee of about £24m. So this midweek should see Jaissle hand Magpies debuts to two players that totaled £66m in summer transfer spending.
Here is who could join them, in what should be a very heavily rotated side on Wednesday night.
Newcastle United Predicted Starting XI vs West Brom
Ewen Jaouen; Amar Dedic, Fabian Schar, Malick Thiaw, Leo Shahar; Lewis Miley, Aladji Bamba; Bazoumana Toure, Jacob Ramsey, Jacob Murphy; Nick Woltemade
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