Newcastle United kick off their pre-season campaign with a trip to Hull City. Newcastle United’s fitness issues were well documented last season, with the squad being ravaged by an injury crisis. Injuries to the likes of Sven Botman and Joelinton ultimately derailed the Magpie’s Champions League ambitions, with Newcastle’s seventh-place finish not enough to secure European football thanks to Manchester United’s FA Cup win. Eddie Howe will undoubtedly be looking to avoid a similar crisis this year and pre-season is the perfect opportunity to get his players in tip-top shape before the Premier L…