Neither hosts Paris Saint-Germain nor Newcastle qualified for the top eight of the UEFA Champions League after they played to a 1-1 draw on Wednesday night in Paris.
Paris Saint-Germain's newest signing was on the training pitch this week, but UEFA regulations mean he will play no part in Wednesday night's Champions League showdown with Newcastle United.
Eddie Howe has admitted Newcastle United had to find answers from within after a 2-0 home defeat to Aston Villa, as he reflected on his side's lack of depth and missed chances at St James' Park.
Eddie Howe has praised Newcastle United's performance but admitted concern over Bruno Guimaraes after the captain was forced off during a convincing 3-0 Champions League win over PSV Eindhoven.
Newcastle United have received a timely boost ahead of their return to Champions League action, with both William Osula and Dan Burn back in training this week.
Newcastle are bracing for a defensive headache after full-back Tino Livramento was ruled out for up to eight weeks with a hamstring injury.