Three ways Newcastle can line-up v Tottenham after defender ruled out
COMMENT By Will Butcher
Rafa Benitez has a huge selection dilemma on his plate at Newcastle ahead of the Toon’s Premier League opener against Tottenham on August 13.
DeAndre Yedlin has suffered a hamstring injury and the 24-year-old will miss the clash against Tottenham, with Benitez informing the Shields Gazzette that he will be out for three weeks.
The USA international suffered the injury in a pre-season friendly against Bundesliga side Mainz, leaving Benitez with a decision to make on how to line-up in defence.
Following the loss of Vurnon Anita, right-back could be a problem for Benitez despite completing the signing of Javier Manquillo, who was likely to be used as a replacement for Paul Dummett.
Football Insider considers three ways Benitez can select a defence that the former Liverpool manager hopes can prevent Tottenham from scoring, including a three-man defence that would include a chance for a 24-year-old outcast: