Solano set to start but Dyer misses out


By Peter Donnelly
January 4 2003

Winger Nobby Solano has recovered from his recent consussion and is fit to play against FA Cup opponents Wolves on Sunday. However, fellow midfielder Kieron Dyer is a major doubt and is set to miss out. Solano was close to playing against Liverpool last Wednesday night, but doctors orders meant Sir Bobby had to make do without the 28 year old.

Kieron Dyer was set for a return this week but despite further reports claiming he will return against Wolves, the centre midfielder will not make the squad on Sunday. Dyer still has problems with his calf and Newcastle's trip away to West Ham in a weeks time is a more likely target.

Solano's return could be the better out of the two though, with Clarence Acuna and Jermaine Jenas more than capable of filling Dyer's boots.

Acuna will provide much needed battling qualities against the 1st Division side, something which Dyer doesn't really possess.

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