The Magpies have been hit by a new problem after a tough weekend at St James' Park
Nick Woltemade has struggled at Newcastle United in recent weeks.
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Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe has been rocked by the absence of his £69million man Nick Woltemade ahead of the Man United game.
Woltemade has missed training in the build-up to the Man United game and is a serious doubt for the visit of the Red Devils.
Howe stated that Woltemade, who has been under fire from critics in recent weeks, is out with an illness. Woltemade played in a midfield role against Everton and had just 14 touches, leading Howe to come out and explain his tactical and selection decisions on Saturday at St James' Park.
Howe said: "Nick Woltemade has come down ill. Let's see, we will give him every chance. There is obviously an illness in the squad."
Howe will also run checks on Jacob Ramsey, who left the field feeling sick at the start of the second half against Everton. Ramsey trained yesterday and is set to get the green light to face Man United.
It remains to be seen whether Tino Livramento will be involved.
Howe said on Livramento: "Possibly. Tino is getting closer and closer, this game possibly comes too soon for him, we are desperate for him to become available.
"It's like a chain that goes down, we’re desperate for him to be back available, but it has to be at the right time.
"And every injury situation is not always as simple as you give a return date and the player comes back.
"There's always little things that can happen either way. I think he's slightly ahead of the schedule initially given, but yeah, he’s in the last little bits of his rehab now."
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