Caoimhin Kelleher will be represented again Alisson Becker on Wednesday, but Slot expects the Brazilian to be fit again before the end of the year.

He said: “We are just waiting for the moment when Alisson is fully fit because Caoimh is too well to put Alisson in goal when he is only at 50 percent (fitness) and that would not be good for Alisson and not good” for the team.

“He’s coming there. It might take a few more days, but he’s getting closer and as I’ve always said, the final stages of rehab is always the time when you ask yourself, “Okay, is he really there or does he need a few extra ones?” days?” ?’

“But if things continue like this, he will still be in goal in December.”

Slot also confirmed Federico Chiesa is back in team training while Harvey Elliott returned from injury as a late substitute against City.

Alexis Mac Allister is just one yellow card away from a one-match ban in the Premier League. Newcastle duo Joelinton And Fabian Schar are in the same situation.

Magpies defender Dan Burn is expected to be available, with Howe saying: “Dan came through the (Palace) game well. When he was suspended, we took it as an opportunity to look after his ankle and get him fit.

“He was outstanding against Crystal Palace and came through the game well.”

However, Sven Botmann, Emil Krafth And Jamal Lascelles are all traveling for Newcastle.