West Ham vs Newcastle: Latest Team News
West Ham United is set to face Newcastle United at the London Stadium. Both teams have made significant changes to their lineups ahead of this crucial match.
West Ham’s Team Changes
West Ham has implemented three alterations in their squad. Manager Nuno Espirito Santo has decided to bring in Callum Wilson, Mateus Fernandes, and Freddie Potts. This shift sees Tomas Soucek, Andy Irving, and the injured Ollie Scarles dropping from the starting XI.
It appears Santo may adopt a back four formation for this game. The confirmed West Ham lineup includes:
- Alphonse Areola
- Aaron Wan-Bissaka
- Jean-Clair Todibo
- Max Kilman
- Mamadou Diouf
- Freddie Potts
- Mateus Fernandes
- Lucas Paqueta
- Callum Wilson
- Cody Summerville
West Ham Substitutes
- Hugo Hermansen
- Kyle Walker-Peters
- Igor
- Jayden Mayers
- Rodriguez
- Magassa
- Andy Irving
- Luis Guilherme
- Tomas Soucek
Newcastle’s Lineup Adjustments
Newcastle United has made six changes following their recent victory over Tottenham in the Carabao Cup. Key players Nick Pope, Sven Botman, Joelinton, Bruno Guimaraes, Jacob Murphy, and Anthony Gordon have all been recalled to the starting lineup.
Defender Kieran Trippier will not participate due to illness. The Newcastle starting XI features:
- Nick Pope
- Filip Krafth
- Malick Thiaw
- Sven Botman
- Dan Burn
- Sandro Tonali
- Bruno Guimaraes
- Joelinton
- Jacob Murphy
- Jonas Woltemade
- Anthony Gordon
Newcastle Substitutes
- Aaron Ramsdale
- Lewis Hall
- Fabian Schar
- Harvey Barnes
- Osula
- Anthony Elanga
- Ramsey
- Miley
This match is crucial for both teams as they look to improve their standings in the league. The atmosphere at the London Stadium is expected to be electric as West Ham seeks to capitalize on home advantage against a strong Newcastle side.
