The former Real Madrid boss has selected Aleksandar Mitrovic and Vurnon Anita for his first game in charge, while Premier League leaders Leicester City are unchanged
Rafa Benitez has made two changes to his first Newcastle United starting XI for the Magpies' visit to Leicester City.
Aleksandar Mitrovic and Vurnon Anita replace Paul Dummett and Emmanuel Riviere following the 3-1 defeat to Bournemouth last time out.
Jack Colback switches to left-back to cover for the injured Dummett while January signings Andros Townsend and Seydou Doumbia are left on the bench.
Leicester remain unchanged from their win over Watford nine days ago, with Marc Albrighton prefered to Jeffrey Schlupp on the left of midfield.
Leicester City: Schmeichel; Simpson, Morgan, Huth, Fuchs; Mahrez, Drinkwater, Kante, Albrighton; Okazaki, Vardy.
Subs: Schwarzer, Wasilewski, Amartey, Inler, Schlupp, Gray, Ulloa.
Newcastle: Elliot; Janmaat, Taylor, Lascelles, Colback; Sissoko, Anita, Shelvey, Wijnaldum; Ayoze, Mitrovic.
Subs: Darlow, Sterry, Saivet, De Jong, Townsend, Doumbia, Rivierie.
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