Newcastle United boss Steve Bruce reverted to a back five for their clash at Villa Park in the Premier League.
The Magpies chief is desperate to stop the rot and is under growing pressure from supporters but named Isaac Hayden in his defensive rearguard against Dean Smith's side.
Javier Manquillo also returned while Fabian Schar was back and Jonjo Shelvey kept his place.
Bruce stuck with Callum Wilson and Andy Carroll in attack while his bench included Allan Saint-Maximin and Ryan Fraser.
There was no place in the squad for Sean Longstaff while Joelinton was dropped after the 3-0 defeat at Arsenal.
Darlow, Manquillo, Schar, Lascelles, Lewis, Hayden, Shelvey, Hendrick, Almiron, Wilson, Carroll.
Subs : Dubravka, M Longstaff, Joelinton, Saint-Maximin, Ritchie, Gayle, Krafth, Fraser, Murphy.
