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Sandro Tonali and Anthony Gordon training absence explained as Newcastle ponder playing youths
Manager Eddie Howe is considering resting senior players and starting youngsters for the Champions League second leg after a 6-1 first-leg lead.
- On Tuesday, Newcastle manager Eddie Howe confirmed that Sandro Tonali and Anthony Gordon were kept inside during an open Benton session watched by UEFA rights holders ahead of the Qarabag tie.
- Faced with a hectic schedule, Howe said Newcastle kept some players inside as a squad-management precaution, balancing rotation and rhythm.
- Highlighting options from the academy, the session included Sean Neave, 18-year-old striker and debutant, and Alex Murphy, under-21 defender, pictured in training today.
- With Howe noting that Malick Thiaw, suspended centre-back, will miss the Qarabag tie, Howe said Sven Botman trained today and could bolster the squad.
- Given the first-leg cushion, Howe must decide whether to rest senior players or give youngsters minutes as Newcastle United aims to reach the Champions League last 16.
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