Newcastle United has suffered another injury as the Magpies prepare to face Sheffield United.
How the Magpies are shaping up in preparation for their trip to Bramall Lane
Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe is dealing with some injury concerns ahead of the Magpies’ Premier League match against Sheffield United at Bramall Lane.
While there were no visible injuries in United’s goalless draw with AC Milan at the San Siro, the team will need to be evaluated ahead of Sunday’s meeting in South Yorkshire. Howe will be missing important midfielders Joe Willock and Joelinton once more, and must decide how to best deploy his alternatives in the center of the park, despite the fact that Sandro Tonali returned from a muscle injury to start in Milan.
The Newcastle manager provides an injury update prior to each game, and ChronicleLive has compiled the most recent information we have on the players who are now in the St James’ Park treatment room.
Joelinton suffered a knee injury while on international duty with Brazil and is expected to be out for a “few weeks.” “Joe had a recurrence of his knee injury playing for Brazil in the second game,” Howe explained. He appears to be missing for a few weeks.”
Howe stated in early September that Willock will not return until at least mid-October. “Unfortunately, Joe has suffered a setback,” he explained. His Achilles injury is unrelated to his hamstring issue. So, I believe he will be missing for another six weeks. In terms of energy, we are missing him.”
Krafth is currently healing from a significant knee injury sustained at the start of the previous season. It is believed that he will be able to return to first-team play soon.
The full-back was one of several fringe alternatives predicted for a summer exit, and the defender has yet to appear in black-and-white this season owing to a groin ailment. Manquillo was listed as a doubt for the match against the Bees and is anticipated to miss out in Milan as well.
