#2 Matt Ritchie
Easily one of the biggest attacking threats for Newcastle United, Ritchie is having a decent season so far but has not been able to find any consistency.
The Magpies are usually on the top when Ritchie is on form and Rafa needs the 28-year old to be on the top of his game for the remainder of the campaign.
He adds pace and width to the attack which will be important for the side against teams around them in the points table.
#1 Martin Dubravka
Finally, the Magpies also need their shot-stopper to continue the form he has shown so far recently.
With both Elliot and Darlow unavailable at full fitness, Dubravka might be the only option for the manager till the end of the season and he might have to put in at least one match-winning performance, to take his side to safety come the end of the season
