The 24-year-old winger has missed the Magpies’ last two matches versus Leeds United and Wolverhampton Wanderers, and won’t feature at AFC Bournemouth on Sunday.
Gordon was handed a three-match ban for a red card challenge on Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk but that doesn’t carry over to the Champions League, making him eligible tonight.
Asked about Gordon at his pre-match press conference, Newcastle boss Eddie Howe said: “Yeah, he's good. Of course he's in my thoughts, he's an outstanding player, you can’t have enough of those, so we'll look to utilise him.
“Whether we think that's from the start of the game, let's wait and see. But I think he brings a pace to our forward line, a directness that you always need.
“I think it's an important season for him and his career, and we're looking forward to helping him reach his very highest levels.”
If Gordon gets the nod from the start, Howe has two options - start him in his preferred left wing position or again deploy him as a striker.
Newcastle have club-record signing Nick Woltemade fit and available to lead the line after he scored on his debut against Wolves at the weekend. But the German is still early into his Tyneside career, and Howe will want to manage him carefully.
So, without further ado, here’s how we expect Newcastle United to line up against Barcelona tonight.
Four games, three clean sheets. Will keep his place ahead of Aaron Ramsdale.
1. GK: Nick Pope
Four games, three clean sheets. Will keep his place ahead of Aaron Ramsdale. | Getty Images
A return to the side for Lewis Hall would likely see Trippier drop out, but Howe isn’t expected to recall the former tonight.
2. RB: Kieran Trippier
A return to the side for Lewis Hall would likely see Trippier drop out, but Howe isn’t expected to recall the former tonight. | Getty Images
Malick Thiaw is waiting in the wings but Schar’s strong start to the campaign has barely given the former AC Milan man a sniff.
3. CB: Fabian Schar
Malick Thiaw is waiting in the wings but Schar’s strong start to the campaign has barely given the former AC Milan man a sniff. | Getty Images
The Blyth-born defender has been one of Newcastle’s most consistent performers for a good while now.
4. CB: Dan Burn
The Blyth-born defender has been one of Newcastle’s most consistent performers for a good while now. | Getty Images