Valencia to host Newcastle in pre-season friendly at Mestalla on August 8

Valencia will host Newcastle United at the Mestalla Stadium on August 8 in a pre-season friendly, with the match forming Valencia's sixth warm-up fixture ahead of the new season and Newcastle managed by Matthias Jaissle making the trip.

Valencia have produced inconsistent displays during their pre-season schedule, most recently drawing 1-1 with Stoke City, while the club will not compete in any European competition next season and have been urged to refine their tactics for LaLiga. Newcastle have also struggled in preparation, suffering a 1-4 defeat to Bristol City in their last friendly.

Arnaut Danjuma is projected to lead Valencia's attack as the lone striker after scoring the goal in Valencia's 1-1 draw in their previous outing. The 28-year-old is noted in the preview as having "engraved his name on the scoresheet for Newcastle United in their previous outing." Harvey Barnes is expected on Newcastle's left flank.

Valencia will be without several players through injury: Diego Lopez, Sergi Canos, Alberto Mari, Dimitri Foulquier, Luis Rioja and Umar Sadiq are not available. Newcastle will be missing Lewis Miley, Fabian Schar and William Osula due to lack of fitness.

The article lists Valencia's likely lineup as: Dimitrievski (GK); Monferrer, De Haas, Tarrega, Gaya; Rioja, Ugrinic, Rodriguez, Guerra, Sato; Danjuma. Newcastle's probable XI is given as: Jaouen (GK); Murphy, Botman, Alex Murphy, Hall; Ramsey, Steur, Willock; Elanga, Neave, Barnes.

The preview states that Valencia's absences remove multiple options for Carlos Corberán's side, that Newcastle will aim to exploit those gaps, and that Newcastle United are likely to come out on top to secure a win in this pre-season fixture.

The Mestalla Stadium will host the friendly on August 8 and NUFC TV will carry the match live worldwide except in Spain; fans are advised to use NUFC TV to watch the clash.