Kewell and Josemi back in action - Reserve match
Posted: Mon Feb 14, 2005 2:09 pmHarry Kewell and Josemi will step up their bids for full match fitness tonight when they line-up in a strong looking reserve team against Newcastle United at the Racecourse Ground (kick-off 7pm).
Kewell has not played since injuring his groin in December, while Josemi has been out with a knee injury for a similar length of time.
Saturday's substitutes Antonio Nunez, Mauricio Pellegrino, Vladimir Smicer and Stephen Warnock are also included in the side, and all will be looking to give a good account of themselves with vital games in the the Champions League and Carling Cup looming.
Team in full
1. Scott Carson
2. Josemi
3. Stephen Warnock
4. Zak Whitbread
5. Mauricio Pellegrino
6. Darren Potter
7. Antonio Nunez
8. John Welsh
9. Anthony Le Tallec
10. Harry Kewell
11. Vladimir Smicer
Subs
12. Richie Partridge
13. Patrice Luzi
14. David Raven
15. David Mannix
16. Jon Otsemobor
Kewell has not played since injuring his groin in December, while Josemi has been out with a knee injury for a similar length of time.
Saturday's substitutes Antonio Nunez, Mauricio Pellegrino, Vladimir Smicer and Stephen Warnock are also included in the side, and all will be looking to give a good account of themselves with vital games in the the Champions League and Carling Cup looming.
Team in full
1. Scott Carson
2. Josemi
3. Stephen Warnock
4. Zak Whitbread
5. Mauricio Pellegrino
6. Darren Potter
7. Antonio Nunez
8. John Welsh
9. Anthony Le Tallec
10. Harry Kewell
11. Vladimir Smicer
Subs
12. Richie Partridge
13. Patrice Luzi
14. David Raven
15. David Mannix
16. Jon Otsemobor
Your up early A.B.