Newcastle manager Eddie Howe has given the most recent on three players whosuffered injuries in the course of the thrilling 3-2 defeat to Liverpool on Monday night.
It was an entertaining contest at St James’ Park because the visiting team took a two-goal lead through Ryan Gravenberch and Hugo Ekitike and looked completely comfortable as Anthony Gordon was shown a red card for the Magpies.
Nonetheless, Newcastle rallied impressively, with Bruno Guimaraes giving them hope as he nodded of their first after which substitute William Osula scored a late equaliser.
It was a good more unlikely hero that won the sport, though, as 16-year-old Rio Ngumoha finished off an excellent move to place the visitors back ahead in injury time.
Not only was it a painful loss however it was a bruising night for Sandro Tonali, Joelinton and Fabian Schar, who all suffered injuries.
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All three were forced off within the second half, with Howe explaining what he knew of the problems after the match.
‘To return away with nothing and injuries and suspensions and concussions, it’s a reasonably bad day,’ Howe told Sky Sports of a painful evening.
‘Sandro’s doesn’t look good, he was in quite a little bit of pain. I don’t know the complete extent of his or Joelinton’s injury, but they each look threatening for us within the essence that they might be out for some time.
‘After all Ants [Gordon] goes to be suspended which is a giant blow for us. Just reflecting on that, I assumed there was no intent. People say it looks bad, I haven’t seen it again, I’ve seen a fast image of it, I assumed he was attempting to pull out of the tackle.’
He added to the BBC: ‘I don’t know with Joe and Sandro, it doesn’t look good when a player comes off, especially because each looked in a bit of little bit of pain, they’d be huge blow for us in the event that they’re not available. Anthony will probably be suspended and Fabian had concussion, so not good.’
Gordon will now be suspended for 3 games resulting from the straight red card, which leaves Howe very short up front as Alexander Isak stays unavailable for selection.
Newcastle chiefs spoke to Isak at his home on Monday as they struggle and persuade him to remain on the club, despite currently refusing to play as he tries to force through a move to Liverpool.
There may be the opportunity of a brand new contract for the 25-year-old if he agrees to commit his future to the club for at the least this season.
The Magpies have been trying to herald latest forwards but have didn’t accomplish that this summer to date, missing out on the likes of Hugo Ekitike, Benjamin Sesko and Joao Pedro.
They’ve also made moves for Brentford’s Yoane Wissa and Wolves’ Jorgen Strand Larsen, but have been unsuccessful in those pursuits as well.
Newcastle will hope to do some business before the transfer window closes on Monday September 1 and are next in motion at Leeds within the Premier League on Saturday evening.
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