NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND - AUGUST 12: Tyrone Mings of Aston Villa is stretchered off with an injury during the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Aston Villa at St. James Park on August 12, 2023 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by James Gill - Danehouse/Getty Images)
Newcastle United double injury concern as £75m duo a doubt to face Brighton and Hove Albion.
Newcastle United’s Sven Botman and Joelinton have suffered injuries ahead of their match against Brighton and Hove Albion.
Two Newcastle United players will have late fitness tests before Saturday’s Premier League match against Brighton & Hove Albion (kick-off 5:30pm).
Sven Botman and Joelinton were pulled off late in Newcastle’s 2-1 defeat to 10-man Liverpool on Sunday and are doubts for the game at the Amex Stadium. Botman slid awkwardly on his ankle after attempting a header, and Joelinton had a knee injury.
Neither player had trained prior to Eddie Howe’s pre-match news conference on Friday morning, and the Magpies’ head coach stated that a late decision on their health will be made.
Newcastle United’s Joelinton celebrates with Bruno Guimaraes and Sven Botman after scoring the third goal during the Premier League match between Leicester City and Newcastle United at The King Power Stadium on December 26, 2022 in Leicester, United Kingdom.
“Sven had a scan, and the scan doesn’t look too good, so there is definitely an injury there,” Howe explained. “It’s not looking too bad; it’s bruised and a little swollen.”
“He’s only been jogging lightly this week, so we’ll see how he feels today and make a decision before the weekend.” Yes, there’s a chance [he’ll play against Brighton].”
Newcastle United’s Joelinton celebrates with Bruno Guimaraes and Sven Botman after scoring the third goal during the Premier League match between Leicester City and Newcastle United at The King Power Stadium on December 26, 2022 in Leicester, United Kingdom.When asked about Joelinton, Howe said, “Again, another player we’ll make a late decision on.” He hasn’t trained this week, but he has been doing some moderate jogging and is feeling better by the day, so we’ll make a late call.”
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Newcastle have not won in their last six visits to the Amex Stadium. Brighton won both of their first two games, 4-1 against Luton Town and Wolves, but fell to West Ham United at home last weekend.
