"Newcastle welcome Athletic Club to St. James' Park tonight on the back of a disappointing 3-1 defeat by West Ham United last weekend. Eddie Howe's side were deservedly beaten at the London Stadium as the Hammers picked up a first home win for 248 days. Several Newcastle players were below their usual level in the capital and earlier this week it was revealed that captain Bruno Guimaraes missed training due to illness."
"The Magpies are hopeful of getting back to winning ways on home turf, where they have been especially strong under Howe, against their Basque visitors on Wednesday night. Athletic Club are 11th in LaLiga and have lost three of their last five league matches. Ernesto Valverde's men have won one and lost two in the Champions League this term, defeating Qarabag FK last time out, but have fallen against Arsenal and Borussia Dortmund."
"Athletic will be without three key players for the trip to the north-east of England, though, as the club revealed their travelling squad on Tuesday. Spain international Nico Williams (groin), forward Oihan Sancet (hamstring) and experienced defender Yuri Berchiche (calf) are all absent for the fixture. The best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week. This is potentially significant news for Newcastle if their Brazilian skipper is unable to overcome illness and prove his fitness."
Newcastle United will host Athletic Club at St. James' Park following a 3-1 defeat to West Ham United in which several players underperformed. Captain Bruno Guimaraes missed training due to illness and his fitness is uncertain ahead of the home match. Nick Woltemade was substituted at half-time but is expected to start midweek. Athletic Club sit 11th in LaLiga, have lost three of their last five league matches, and have one Champions League win alongside defeats to Arsenal and Borussia Dortmund. Athletic will travel without Nico Williams, Oihan Sancet, and Yuri Berchiche, strengthening Newcastle's chances.
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