Joe Willock recalled amid huge Nick Woltemade decision – Newcastle predicted XI vs Man City

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Eddie Howe’s squad are stretched to the bare bones amid several ongoing injury concerns, meaning that he has little room to manoeuvre in terms of resting players. However, with Newcastle’s chances of securing European football for next term growing slimmer with every passing game at the moment, he will surely opt to place all his eggs in the FA Cup basket.

With that in mind, Football Insider predicts the XI that the boss will start with for Newcastle’s clash with City. VISIT THE NEWCASTLE MATCH HUB MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Nick Woltemade starts amid fresh Sandro Tonali concernNick Woltemade’s performances have been under scrutiny of late, as the German striker continues to struggle in front of goal after his move last summer.

Woltemade’s future may hinge on midfield adaptationFootball Insider revealed in February that Howe is planning to continue utilising Woltemade as a midfield option rather than as a striker, in a bid to help him find form before the end of the season. Howe has preferred to use Gordon’s pace at the top of the pitch in recent weeks, and that has prompted suggestions that it could be a permanent attacking midfield role or nothing for Woltemade.