Eddie Howe, manager of Newcastle United, has stated that midfielder Joelinton has been ruled out for several weeks due to injury.
Howe believes it will be a significant blow for Newcastle at this critical juncture of the season. Newcastle are already going through a difficult period, having lost vital points in recent weeks.’ Eddie Howe acknowledges Newcastle United’s ‘huge blow’
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“It isn’t good, it is an injury that will see him miss a minimum of six weeks, it is a real blow for us. He is such an important player. the player has a problem with the tendon in his quad. is very disappointed, he wants to play and do well – we have had to try and pick him up. He is our midfield driving force, it is a big blow.”
The absence of Joelinton will only weaken the squad further and it remain remains to be seen whether they can bounce back strongly.
Newcastle must look to take advantage of the January transfer window and sign a quality player in the next few days if they want to keep their hopes of European qualification alive.which was reported on Twitter.
The Brazilian has been an indispensable asset for Newcastle since switching to a midfield role. Newcastle do not have a quality alternative alternative to Joelinton and it remains to be seen how they cope with his absence.
They are already without signing Sandro Tonali, who has been suspended for his involvement in an illegal betting scandal.
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