Newcastle United handed injury concern ahead of Barcelona and Chelsea clashes
Chelsea face Newcastle next weekend, and the Magpies are dealing with some injury issues.
Newcastle United could be without an important player for their upcoming clash with Chelsea. The Magpies have had a disappointing season so far, currently in the bottom half and five points off the top seven.
A return to the Champions League is pretty much out of the question for Eddie Howe’s men, and there is no doubt they have taken a step back this season.
They will, however, be desperate to secure some sort of European football, and given they have a hill to climb, it’s going to take a fine run of form between now and the end of the season.
The Magpies now face Manchester City in the FA Cup and then FC Barcelona in the Champions League, and attention will then turn to a Premier League clash with Chelsea next weekend.
Chelsea picked up a huge away win over Aston Villa during the week to force their way back into the thick of the Champions League race, and they will know they need a home win next weekend.
It now looks as though Newcastle will be without a key player in Lewis Miley for that game, with Howe suggesting he will be at least a big doubt.
“Lewis isn't there yet and will not make the next couple of games,” Howe said ahead of the City game. Howe also provided an update on Tino Livramento’s return, adding: “He is getting there - let's wait and see.
“He hasn't trained with us yet, and we hope he will be very soon. He has done a lot of work - there is no question about his cardiovascular fitness - but it is just that training time and involvement with us.”