The most recent news from Newcastle United: On Thursday night, Barcelona defeated Eddie Howe’s team in the Champions League.
On Thursday night, Newcastle United kicked off their campaign for the Champions League with a match against Barcelona, which they lost by a score of 2–1. Despite the fact that Anthony Gordon’s late goal provided the home team with a glimmer of hope that they may stage a comeback, the two goals scored by Marcus Rashford, the second of which was a really beautiful shot that ensured that the Spanish team would take home all three points, were enough to erase the enthusiastic effort put up by Eddie Howe’s side.
The fact that they lost their first game of the league phase is far from ideal, but the layout of the newly formed competition means that they still have plenty of other opportunities to make apologies and collect enough points to qualify for the knockout rounds. Nevertheless, Eddie Howe is aware of the fact that, in order for his team to achieve success, he will need to squeeze every last drop of potential out of his players, as they are facing a barrage of games both at home and in Europe.
That may also indicate that he is compelled to rotate, which is something that he frequently wants not to do, especially when it comes to following up on a victory. Nevertheless, during the course of the campaign, it will be necessary to keep an eye on energy levels.
An explanation of the terms of suspension as outlined by UEFA
Two of the players for the Magpies were given a booking by Glenn Nyberg, the referee from Sweden, on Thursday night as the team made their way off of the pitch at St James’ Park. Nyberg brandished the yellow card at both Joelinton and Dan Burn, and they were the receivers of the card.
Although neither of the players is in imminent risk of being suspended, they must be aware of the regulations as they prepare for upcoming games, especially considering the fact that their next six matches are of such great significance. Newcastle United is aware that they must begin to accumulate points if they are to advance in the competition, given that they still have seven games remaining to play, even if the last match of those seven will be played away against the reigning champions, Paris Saint-Germain. Last season, the bar for finishing in the top 24 was eleven points.
They are unable to afford any suspensions that are not absolutely required. According to the rules of the UEFA, players and team officials are subject to suspension for the following competition match if they receive three cautions that do not lead to a red card, as well as after any subsequent odd-numbered caution (fifth, seventh, ninth, etc.). This suspension will begin with the first match in the league phase.
As a result, both Burn and Joelinton are aware that if they receive two further bookings, they would be given a one-match ban from European competition. The rules regarding suspension due to a red card state that “as a general rule, any player or team official who has been sent off by the referee is automatically suspended for the following match in any UEFA club competition. This includes the UEFA Champions League, the UEFA Europa League, the UEFA Conference League, and the UEFA Super Cup.” In the event that a major offence is committed, the UEFA Control, Ethics, and Disciplinary Body has the right to increase the severity of the penalty, which may include expanding the scope of the penalty to encompass additional tournaments.
Nevertheless, suspensions that are handed out in European competitions do not extend to domestic fixtures, which means that any player who has been banned from UEFA competitions is still eligible to play in the Premier League. The same regulation applies to bans on domestic items as well.
Anthony Gordon was able to play against Barcelona even though he was barely two-thirds of the way through a domestic ban because of that loophole. This weekend, when the Magpies make the journey to the Vitality Stadium, Gordon will not be available for selection. This is due to the fact that he scored a late consolation goal for his team on Thursday night, and as a result, he will be unable to participate in the game this weekend.
Gordon will be available to play in their Carabao Cup match against Bradford City, which will take place next week, as well as when Arsenal travels to St. James’ Park on Sunday, September 28th.
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