Date: Wednesday 25th October, 2023
Time: 8:00 pm
Stadium St James' Park
Referee Artur Dias (Portugal)
Goal Scorer:
Newcastle
Although a lengthy ban for betting offences hangs over Sandro Tonali, who started on the bench for Newcastle's Premier League clash with Crystal Palace, the ex-Milan man remains available for selection at the moment.
As of matchday two's conclusion, he had played more minutes than any other midfielder in the Champions League since the start of last season (1,190). Indeed, the only outfield player to top that total is Manchester City's Ruben Dias (1,221). However, the Italian may be set for a cameo role on Wednesday.
Club-record signing Alexander Isak joined Tonali among the substitutes at the weekend, but he is expected to shrug off a knee problem to lead the line against Dortmund. Joe Willock is close to returning from a calf injury, but Sven Botman (knee), Harvey Barnes (foot) remain sidelined.
Newcastle United possible starting lineup:
Pope; Trippier, Lascelles, Schar, Burn; Longstaff, Guimaraes, Joelinton; Almiron, Isak, Gordon
Borussia Dortmund
The visitors' absentees include Mateu Morey, Youssoufa Moukoko and Julian Ryerson, but most of Edin Terzic's squad are fit and ready to fight for three points at St James' Park.
No-one created more chances than Germany international Julian Brandt through the Champions League's first two matchdays (eight), with five coming in the goalless draw against Milan.
Having recently brought his goals tally for Germany up to nine in 11 appearances, Niclas Fullkrug will again aim to get off the mark in Europe's top club competition, though Sebastien Haller will also be pushing to start up front. The latter's record in the Champions League stands at 11 goals from just 10 appearances.
Borussia Dortmund possible starting lineup:
Kobel; Wolf, Hummels, Schlotterbeck, Bensebaini; Can, Ozcan; Brandt, Reus, Malen; Fullkrug
Prediction: Newcastle United 2-1 Borussia Dortmund
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