Newcastle United midfielder Joelinton has been ruled out for at least six weeks due to a thigh injury.
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The midfielder picked up the injury during Newcastle’s 3-0 FA Cup win against Sunderland on Sunday (7). Subsequent examinations revealed damage to a tendon in Joelinton’s hip, so he is expected to miss a lot of important games for the team.
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Speaking this Friday (12), Newcastle boss Eddie Howe said: “He’s very disappointed. He wants to play, he wants to do well, so we’ve had a job of trying to pick Joe up”. “He’s got a problem with a tendon in his quad. Without going too detailed, it’s a very difficult place to get an injury, hence the timescale that he’s going to be out”, added Howe.
The Brazil international has made 23 appearances for the team this season, scored three goals and assisted four. “It’s a real blow for us because he’s such an important player. He’s had a very stop-start season, unfortunately, this year where he was so consistent last year in his selection”, said Howe.