"Yamal missed Newcastle vs Barcelona in September because of a groin injury. Having recovered, the winger is in the squad for Tuesday's game alongside the likes of Pedri, Raphinha and Robert Lewandowski."
"Gavi is in the squad but, as confirmed by Barcelona's official website, the midfielder is yet to be passed fit by the club's medical team. Part of their statement read: 'He [Gavi] is yet to be passed fit by the medical team.'"
"The biggest news is that Tino Livramento has recovered from injury for Newcastle United. The defender made a brief cameo during Newcastle's defeat to Manchester City in the FA Cup on Saturday night and having him back in the side is a major boost for Howe."
Newcastle United face Barcelona in a Champions League round of 16 match at St James' Park on Tuesday, their first-ever round of 16 appearance in the competition. Barcelona won their previous meeting at the same venue in September with a Marcus Rashford brace. For the upcoming fixture, Barcelona will have Lamine Yamal available after recovering from a groin injury that kept him out of the September match. The winger joins Pedri, Raphinha, and Robert Lewandowski in the squad. However, midfielder Gavi remains a doubt pending medical clearance, and Frenkie De Jong misses out through injury. Newcastle receive a boost with defender Tino Livramento returning from injury.
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