Sean Longstaff avoids a critical harm at hand Eddie Howe a serious enhance in Newcastle bid to seal a Champions League spot… with the midfielder hoping to function within the Magpies closing matches of the season
- Sean Longstaff suffered a foot harm in Newcastle’s 4-1 win at Everton final month
- Newcastle had issues that the harm may have ended Longstaff’s season
- Longstaff has prevented a damaged bone after consulting a specialist on Tuesday
Newcastle midfielder Sean Longstaff has prevented a critical foot harm amid fears his season may have been over.
Mail Sport understands the 25-year-old has not damaged a bone after he visited a specialist on Tuesday. He stays uncertain for Saturday’s journey to Leeds however there’s a probability he may return, in what could be a serious enhance for head coach Eddie Howe.
Longstaff suffered the harm when on the receiving finish of a heavy problem from Everton’s James Tarkowksi throughout final month’s 4-1 win at Goodison Park.
His absence was felt as Newcastle have been crushed 2-0 by Arsenal on Sunday, after which Howe mentioned: ‘We thought it was a regular harm, however now there could also be an opportunity of one thing extra critical than that. We’re at midnight for the time being.’
Nonetheless, it now seems sure that the academy graduate will function throughout Newcastle’s closing 4 fixtures as they bid to carry on to their Champions League place.
Longstaff has been one thing of an unsung hero of their engine-room this season, scoring thrice from 40 appearances. His presence additionally permits Joelinton to return to the left aspect of a entrance three, the place he was flourishing with Longstaff within the aspect.
Sean Longstaff sustained a foot harm in opposition to Everton final month however has not damaged a bone
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Longstaff’s potential availability may enhance Eddie Howe’s aspect for Newcastle’s closing video games