Official Newcastle United injury update – Six players unavailable for Brentford cup quarter-final


 
 
 
 
 
 

An official Newcastle United injury update on Tuesday morning.

Eddie Howe talking to journalists.

The NUFC Head Coach speaking ahead of this match at St James’ Park.

Eddie Howe hoping to see his team repeat the attacking threat they showed against Leciester in that most recent SJP match.

Official Newcastle United injury update – Availability for the Brentford match (and beyond):

Nick Pope – Remains out with his knee injury.

Jamaal Lascelles – Long-term injured and still unvailable.

Emil Krafth – Also still on the recovery route from his injury.

Sven Botman – Eddie Howe very happy with the hour Botman played on Monday night in the 3-2 reserve team victory over Chelsea but not available yet for the first team.

Callum Wilson – His latest hamstring injury seeing the striker out for the next couple of months.

Sean Longstaff – Suspended for this Brentford match after picking up two yellows in the competition.

So at least six Newcastle United players unavailable for this cup quarter-final.

On the positive side, Eddie Howe not reporting any new injuries following the 4-0 win over Leicester.

Lewis Miley played just 45 minutes in last night’s reserve match, Eddie Howe indicating he will be in the matchday squad for Brentford.

Eddie Howe on Sven Botman’s return for the reserves last night:

“He was good last night, he seemed in a good place, we exchanged messages.

“His movement was good, commanding and a big presence on the pitch.

“We have missed him.

“That was a good step for him to get back on the pitch.

“We are looking at the end of December or start of January, give him a few more games to get him back on track.”

Newcastle United upcoming matches:

Wednesday 18 December – Newcastle v Brentford (7.45pm) Sky Sports+ (Carabao Cup)

Saturday 21 December – Ipswich v Newcastle (3pm)

Thursday 26 December – Newcastle v Villa (3pm) Amazon

Monday 30 December – Man U v Newcastle (8pm) Sky Sports

Saturday 4 January – Tottenham v Newcastle (12.30pm) TNT Sports

Sunday 12 January – Newcastle v Bromley (3pm) BBC iPlayer (FA Cup)

Wednesday 15 January – Newcastle v Wolves (7.30pm) TNT Sports

Saturday 18 January – Newcastle v Bournemouth (12.30pm) TNT Sports

Saturday 25 January – Southampton v Newcastle (3pm)

Saturday 1 February – Newcastle v Fulham (3pm)

Saturday 15 February – Man City v Newcastle (3pm)

Sunday 23 February – Newcastle v Forest (Time TBC) Sky Sports