Source: Eurosport
Zurab in Toon
Newcastle could hand a debut to new signing Zurab Khizanishvili when they host Championship basement side Plymouth.[LNB]The 27-year-old Georgia international completed a three-month loan move from Blackburn on Thursday and goes straight into caretaker manager Chris Hughton's squad.[LNB]Alan Smith is available again after missing Wednesday night's shock defeat at Blackpool through suspension.[LNB]Smith is likely to come straight back into the Magpies' starting XI, although Hughton told the club's official website: "We've got a lot of options in the midfield area and I've got a few choices to make."[LNB]Hughton has no fresh injury concerns, with Shola Ameobi (foot) and Jonas Gutierrez (hamstring) the only current absentees.[LNB]Andy Carroll scored against Blackpool on his return to the side following a groin injury. The young striker will hope to retain his place in the side this weekend, while Peter Lovenkrands is also pushing for a start after coming off the bench against the Seasiders.
