Newcastle, Leicester Face Injury Challenges Ahead of Match

Newcastle United faces Leicester City this Saturday at St James’ Park, seeking to recover from a disappointing run that includes four winless matches, two of which were defeats. Key players such as Callum Wilson, Jamaal Lascelles, and Emil Krafth are confirmed unavailable due to injuries, while Joe Willock is doubtful after suffering a hamstring issue. Meanwhile, Leicester City will be significantly weakened, with Wilfred Ndidi ruled out due to a hamstring injury and Harry Winks doubtful after recently returning to training. Boubakary Soumare is suspended, leaving Leicester with limited midfield options, relying on Oliver Skipp and Hamza Choudhury. The match is crucial for both teams, with Newcastle aiming to revitalize their season and Leicester looking to build on their recent improvements under manager Ruud van Nistelrooy. Historically, Leicester has performed well against Newcastle, winning five of their last seven encounters.