Newcastle prepares for Hull City with possible Jaouen return

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Newcastle prepares for Hull City with possible Jaouen return
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Newcastle United may see the return of goalkeeper Ewen Jaouen for their Premier League match against Hull City on Saturday, September 23, 2026. Jaouen, who has been sidelined with an ankle injury, is set to resume training and could be available for selection. His absence has allowed Nick Pope to reclaim a spot on the bench following his failure to secure a transfer during the summer window. Newcastle suffered a heavy defeat to Leeds United recently, with starting goalkeeper Lukas Hornicek conceding four goals but making key saves to limit the damage. Coach Matthias Jaissle is expected to stick with Hornicek as the primary option against Hull.

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  • Ewen Jaouen to return to training ahead of match against Hull City.
  • Jaouen has missed three games due to an ankle injury.
  • Nick Pope returned to the bench after remaining with the club.
  • Lukas Hornicek started against Leeds and made several saves.
  • Match set for Saturday, September 23, 2026.
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Newcastle United has shuffled its goalkeeper rotation in recent weeks depending on the competition, but an injury to Ewen Jaouen reopened a place in the matchday squad for ostracized Nick Pope behind established No. 1 Lukas Hornicek. According to Chronicle Live’s Lee Ryder, however, Jaouen is set to return to training ahead of Saturday’s Premier […]

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