While that suspension is still ongoing, Anthony Gordon<\/a> is available to feature in the Champions League. The ban does not extend to UEFA competitions, with the England international poised to return for Eddie Howe.<\/p>\n Gordon features in Geordie Boot Boys\u2019 predicted Newcastle XI<\/a> to face Barcelona on Thursday night, and the winger is set to be sporting a new look at St James\u2019 Park.<\/p>\n The Newcastle United number 10 has changed his image in recent months. He has grown his hair out long and donned a headband while playing, often looking like he has just played five sets at Wimbledon in the 1990s.<\/p>\n However, Gordon has freshened up his look ahead of Newcastle United vs Barcelona<\/a>.<\/p>\n North East barber Cal MacBlain has shared a TikTok after cutting Gordon\u2019s hair ahead of the big game. <\/p>\n Alongside the video, he wrote: \u201cChampions League ready. Pleasure to have NUFC Anthony Gordon in the chair for the first time.\u201d<\/p>\n Hopefully the change of hair inspires a strong performance from Gordon, as he prepares to take on a Barcelona side that will be without the injured Lamine Yamal<\/a>.<\/p>\n Anthony Gordon\u2019s record against Barcelona<\/p>\n Newcastle United\u2019s record against Barcelona<\/a> is not great. The two sides have met four times, with Barcelona winning three of them.<\/p>\n The Magpies did beat Barca in 1997, with Tino Asprilla famously scoring a hat-trick<\/a>. The Toon Army would love another moment like that on Thursday night, and it would be great if Gordon could provide it.<\/p>\n![\"Anthony](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/GettyImages-2235892434-1024x682.jpg\")
Photo by George Wood\/Getty ImagesAnthony Gordon changes his hair for Champions League opener<\/p>\n