So looks like Newcastle will swap one world cup starter for another, just in time for this tour...
http://hereisthecity.com/en-gb/2014/07/15/photo-da...
David Dome says in an interview in this morning's paper there are no late changes to the Newcastle touring party:
http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/football/10269929/Pho...
"Dome said there had been no late changes to the touring parties, and he expected three of Newcastle's four World Cup players to arrive in New Zealand as advertised on Sunday.
Netherlands goalkeeper Tim Krul, the penalty shootout hero in the quarterfinal win over Costa Rica, France fullback Mathieu Debuchy and Ivory Coast midfielder Cheik Tiote are all listed to travel."
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However, Hatem Ben Arfa could be in doubt as he's fallen out of favour with Alan Pardew:
http://www.nufcblog.com/2014/07/15/if-this-player-...
Newcastle lost 2-1 to Oldham this morning with new signing Siem de Jong scoring on debut.
http://www.nufc.co.uk/articles/20140715/oldham-ath...
Newcastle team v Oldham: Newcastle United (4-2-3-1): Jak Alnwick; Vurnon Anita (Lubo Satka 55), Steven Taylor (Remie Streete 63), Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa, Paul Dummett (Gael Bigirimana 70); Mehdi Abeid, Jack Colback;Yoan Gouffran (Sammy Ameobi 46), Siem De Jong (c) (Haris Vuckic 63), Rolando Aarons (Massadio Haidara 63); Adam Armstrong (Ayoze Perez 55)
Sub not used: Freddie Woodman
Not a lot of name players in that line-up...
"At left-back, Pardew’s plans have been disrupted by Davide Santon’s latest injury. The Italian has a history of knee problems and will miss the entire pre-season as he undergoes rehabilitation."