Off to Japan today – Eddie Howe has named this 29 man travelling Newcastle United squad

The Newcastle United squad are off to Japan on Sunday, Eddie Howe naming this 29 man squad (see below).

After the 2-0 win at Hull City on Saturday, two friendlies to play on their trip.

Wednesday sees Urawa Red Diamonds host Newcastle United at the Saitama Stadium.

Followed by next Saturday, Yokohama F Marinos v Newcastle United at the National Stadium in Toyko.

The league season in Japan runs from February to December, so it should be a couple of good tests for Newcastle against two sides in the middle of their league season.

Following Saturday’s win at Hull City, Eddie Howe has been talking about flying off to Japan and has named his 29 man travelling squad:

“The trip will be based around the two games we have.

“Minimal training.

“The games take more prominence as you go deeper into pre-season.

“I’m looking forward to seeing how the team gels.

“Getting the international players back, a bigger group [to work with].

“Hopefully we will have two really good performances [in Japan] and then we really go into the final part [of pre-season preparations].

“Callum Wilson has had an injection in his back.

“Without going into too much detail on the injury, he had a bulge in his disc which needed treatment.

“So he has had that operation and he may miss the start of the season.

“Thankfully there are not too many games at the start of the season, so hopefully he won’t miss too many.”

The 29 man Newcastle United squad named by Eddie Howe on Sunday:

Newcastle United schedule to end of September 2024:

Saturday 20 July 2024 – Newcastle 3 SpVgg Unterhaching 1

Saturday 27 July 2024 – Hull 0 Newcastle 2

Wednesday 31 July 2024 – Urawa Red Diamonds v Newcastle United friendly in Japan, playing at the 62,000 capacity Saitama Stadium, the largest football-specific stadium in Japan.

Saturday 3 August 2024 – Yokohama F Marinos v Newcastle United friendly at the National Stadium in Toyko.

Friday 9 August 2024 – Newcastle United v Girona FC friendly 7.30pm kick-off (SJP Sela weekend)

Saturday 10 August 2024 – Newcastle United v Stade Brestois 4pm kick-off (SJP Sela weekend)

Wednesday 14 August 2024 – The Carabao Cup second round draw will be made around 10pm.

Saturday 17 August 2024 – Newcastle v Southampton (3pm)

Sunday 25 August 2024 – Bournemouth v Newcastle (2pm) Sky Sports

Week commencing Monday 26 August 2024 – Carabao Cup round two matches will be played

Friday 30 August 2024 – Summer transfer window closes at 11pm.

Sunday 1 September 2024 – Newcastle v Tottenham (1.30pm) Sky Sports

(The first international break of the season)

Sunday 15 September 2024 – Wolves v Newcastle (4.30 pm) Sky Sports

Weeks commencing Monday 16 September AND Monday 23 September – Carabao Cup round three (This round split over two midweeks)