Atromitos v Newcastle preview

Published: Wednesday, 22. August, 2012 in category General
Amalfitano: Could feature for Toon

Newcastle boss Alan Pardew will be without a series of key players for the match in Greece.

France international Hatem Ben Arfa is suspended after being sent off in his final European game for Marseille in March 2010, while Fabricio Coloccini, Cheick Tiote, Demba Ba and Shola Ameobi all stayed behind with minor injuries, although they are expected to be fit for Saturday's Barclays Premier League trip to Chelsea.

Shane Ferguson and Haris Vuckic have also missed out, but summer signings Gael Bigirimana and Romain Amalfitano and 17-year-old striker Adam Campbell could get a chance.

Newcastle (from): Krul, Elliot, Harper, Santon, R. Taylor, Tavernier, Perch, Williamson, S. Taylor, Simpson, Cabaye, Gutierrez, Obertan, Marveaux, Gosling, Anita, Bigirimana, Amalfitano, Cisse, Campbell.