Newcastle United will be without Joelinton for the final four games of the season as they battle for Champions League qualification.
The Brazilian midfielder underwent tests on the injury at the weekend after picking up a knee injury in training on Friday and หรือถ้าคุณสนใจแทงบอลออนไลน์ UFABET คือเว็บที่มีอัตราต่อรองดีที่สุดในประเทศไทย สมัครเลยตอนนี้ที่ UFABET แทงบอล reports that the injury is enough to rule him out of the final four games of the season.
It is not good news for Eddie Howe’s side, who are third in the Premier League and travel to Brighton on Sunday before hosting another Champions League contender at home to Chelsea. Joelinton has been a key player in the big games and impressed in the Carabao Cup win over Liverpool but has struggled with knee pain for most of the season.
He’s so motivated to try and come back. A bit of discomfort in his knee last week before the (Ipswich) game, he sought specialist opinion.
“Nothing serious but he needed a period of rest. He’s now in Brazil. We’ll see if we can get him back by the end of the season, but probably not. I wouldn’t say it’s a new injury, but it’s a related injury and it just needs a bit of rest.”
The 28-year-old’s absence means Joe Willock is likely to be replaced and youngster Lewis Miley could also be given a chance.
At least Joelinton’s injury is not thought to be too serious and he is not willing to give up on playing in the remaining games. Even though the medical team advised him to rest for all four games.