Newcastle United take on Everton at Murrayfield Stadium in Edinburgh in a pre-season friendly, marking Matthias Jaissle's second game in charge. The neutral venue, typically used for international rugby, will host the clash as Newcastle fans get their first chance to see the new head coach after his opening match in Valencia at the weekend.
Team News and Player Availability
Dan Burn could feature after returning from World Cup duty and linking up with the squad in training. Anthony Elanga is expected to be fit following the horror tackle that saw him stretchered off in Spain. New signings Lukas Hornicek, Aladji Bamba, Sean Steur, and Bazoumana Toure are also set to see action.
Fabian Schar, Lewis Miley, and Lewis Hall missed the Valencia game while working towards fitness after injuries, but have been assessed this week. Tino Livramento remains out and is unlikely to be fit for the start of the season.
Everton's Lineup and Test Ahead
David Moyes' Everton side could give Brennan Johnson his first appearance since his move from Crystal Palace, while Christian Norgaard is in line for more minutes after being an unused substitute against Stuttgart. Jordan Pickford may also feature in goal after returning from World Cup action.
The match represents a physical test for Newcastle with just 10 days to go before the start of the Premier League season, offering a chance to see how the squad is shaping up.
