Newcastle United backroom members weighed up all of the options before deciding that Lewis Hall’s season had to be curtailed early – including playing through the pain barrier.
Hall suffered an ankle issue in the 2-0 defeat at Liverpool with the injury having the potential to play on with pain killing injections. However, the 20-year-old’s long-term future was put first and with Tino Livramento, Dan Burn and Matt Targett all options to play left-back, Newcastle decided to go for the surgery option.
Hall told the club’s official website: “If I was to play through the pain, things could have got worse which would have a negative impact on my career long-term.
“Honestly, I would play through anything if I could. Obviously, the cup final is a massive game; I’d played in all the games leading up to it, and I’d like to think I’ve played a big part in us getting to this stage.
“And with the internationals coming up as well, it’s disappointing that I’m not available to be selected for that – and that I can’t play in the end of season games which ultimately will determine the competitions we play in (next season), whether we get in the Champions League.
“It’s quite hard to accept at the minute but I’m still young and there are many opportunities ahead, I’m very confident in that.”
Hall also confirmed that he would be back in training this summer as he looks to shrug off the setback. Hall said: “I’m a firm believer that I’ve got so much more that I want to achieve now. I’ve had a really good start to my Newcastle career; I’ve come a long way in this team and I feel like there’s so much more that we can achieve together.
“I can’t wait to be getting fit during the off-season and getting ready for next season – hopefully in the Champions League with a trophy by then.”
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