Danny Welbeck gives update having been stretchered off at St James’ Park

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A Saturday that Danny Welbeck won’t forget.

He and his Brighton teammates clinging on as it looked only a question of time before Newcastle United scored.

Then pretty much the first time the visitors got into the Newcastle half, they scored with their first attack.

Danny Welbeck working a quick one-two after a free-kick had swiftly been knocked up the pitch, with the former Man U striker scoring.

With Newcastle still pressing for the equaliser in the second-half, Danny Welbeck suddenly lying on the ground after what had looked a nothing kind of challenge/incident.

We are so used to seeing players (of all teams!) wasting time these days when going to ground under dubious circumstances, Newcastle United fans couldn’t be blamed for thinking this was yet another instance.

However, when his treatment on the pitch lasted three, four, five, six minutes, there was a clear acceptance that this wasn’t any kind of timewasting and Danny Welbeck clearly in agony.

You could see the concern of the Newcastle United players around him.

Danny Welbeck stretchered off to applause from all around St James’ Park.

There has been an update from the player himself now and thankfully it is very positive news…

Danny Welbeck via his personal Twitter/X – 20 October 2024:

“Still a bit sore, but after some extra checks and scan today, I’m pleased to say I should be back in training soon.

“Thanks to our medical staff and Newcastle Royal Infirmary A and E for their care and professionalism.

“Also to the boys for waiting for me to get home!

“Huge 3 points.”

Newcastle 0 Brighton 1 – Saturday 19 October 3pm

(Stats via BBC Sport)

Goals:

Newcastle United:

Brighton:

Welbeck 35

Possession was Newcastle 60% Brighton 40%

Total shots were Newcastle 21 Brighton 10

Shots on target were Newcastle 6 Brighton 5

Corners were Newcastle 9 Brighton 4

Touches in the box Newcastle 45 Brighton 12

Newcastle United team v Brighton:

Pope, Livramento, Schar, Burn, Hall (Osula 90+2), Joelinton, Bruno (Almiron 85), Tonali (Willock 65), Gordon (Longstaff 85), Jacob Murphy (Barnes 65), Isak

UNUSED SUBS:

Krafth, Kelly, Lewis Miley, Vlachodimos

(Match Report – I haven’t given up on this season this early, honest, but… – Read HERE)

(Newcastle 0 Brighton 1 – Match ratings and comments on all Newcastle United players – Read HERE)

(Matches like this prove which Newcastle United fans have a clue and who are clueless – Read HERE)

(Newcastle 0 Brighton 1 – Instant Newcastle United fan / writer reaction – Read HERE)

Newcastle United upcoming matches confirmed to end of January 2025:

Sunday 27 October – Chelsea v Newcastle (2pm) Sky Sports

Wednesday 30 October – Newcastle v Chelsea (7.45pm) Sky Sports+

Saturday 2 November – Newcastle v Arsenal (12.30pm) TNT Sports

Sunday 10 November – Forest v Newcastle (2pm) Sky Sports

Monday 25 November – Newcastle v West Ham (8pm) Sky Sports