Eddie Howe and Newcastle United have had a week to forget on the selection front ahead of an important run of fixtures. The Magpies will be without defender Lewis Hall for the rest of the season after picking up an ankle injury in the defeat to Liverpool last month.
The Toon also opted against appealing Anthony Gordon’s red card against Brighton, meaning he’ll miss the Carabao Cup final as one of the games in a three match suspension.
The Magpies’ squad is already thin on numbers and Howe will be hoping to avoid any further setbacks between now the trip to Wembley, with a clash against West Ham United up first.
Chronicle Live has taken a look at the latest Newcastle United injury news ahead of this weekend’s clash with West Ham United.
Alexander Isak
What we know: The Newcastle forward missed the recent trip to Anfield but did return to the starting XI against Brighton, scoring Newcastle’s only goal of the game. He was taken off with tightness raising further doubts about his fitness, but the striker himself says he’s fine.
What Eddie Howe has said: “Alex just felt a bit of general tightness. I don’t think it was an injury, it was just general tightness, but we felt as though he had to come off.”
Estimated return: March 10.
Lewis Hall
What we know: Lewis Hall will miss the rest of the campaign after picking up an ankle injury in the defeat to Liverpool last month. The 20-year-old will undergo surgery in a major blow to the Magpies’ campaign.
What Newcastle has said: “Newcastle United defender Lewis Hall will miss the rest of the 2024/25 season after sustaining an injury to a bone in his foot. The 20-year-old was injured during the Magpies’ Premier League fixture at Liverpool.
“Following a scan and advice from a specialist, Lewis will undergo surgery before a period of rehabilitation with the club’s medical team. Everyone at Newcastle United wishes Lewis the very best with his surgery and recovery.”
Estimated return: August
Sven Botman
What we know: Botman has been sidelined since Newcastle’s win over Arsenal in the Carabao Cup semi-final second leg earlier this month after returning from a long-term injury. Reports last night claimed the defender would miss the cup final with surgery required on his other knee.
What Eddie Howe has said: “Sven was close, did light training [on Saturday], but didn’t feel 100% confident in his body, so we decided not to risk him [v Brighton].
“We still hope that he can play a part either in our next game or the game after. Desperate to get him back fit, such a big player, but again we couldn’t take a risk with him if he wasn’t 100% fit.”
Estimated return: Unknown.
Jamaal Lascelles
What we know: The defender is now in the final stages of his recovery from his ACL injury in March last year. He is back in training as he looks to build up his workload and he could return to the squad next month.
What Eddie Howe has said: “Jamaal is continuing to work… He has had setbacks, nothing major, but little moments that have knocked his recovery. He has been on the grass, training individually with the physios. He has not gone beyond that stage yet. We are probably looking towards the end of the season as a return date.”
Potential return date: May
Anthony Gordon – suspended
What we know: The Magpies winger will serve a three-match suspension with the first of those against West Ham on Monday night. Newcastle have chosen not to appeal the red card decision from the Brighton game, keeping Gordon out of the Carabao Cup Final against Liverpool and the clash with Brentford next month.
Potential return date: April 7th.
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