Newcastle are the walking wounded as they begin their training camp in Dubai. After the win at Nottingham Forest, Eddie Howe detailed the injuries afflicting his squad. Those struggling at the moment are Fabian Schar, Callum Wilson, Anthony Gordon, and Allan Saint-Maximin.
The quartet could be available when Manchester United come to St. James’ Park to kick off a congested April. Newcastle will have navigate next month without leading goalscorer Miguel Almiron, who is out for six weeks with a thigh injury.
There is now news that another prominent member of the squad has picked up an injury. The Athletic is reporting that Nick Pope has dropped out of the England squad with an injury suffered prior to Friday’s win. Former Magpie and local lad Fraser Foster has been called up by Gareth Southgate to replace Pope.
Pope reportedly missed training last week with the undisclosed injury but managed to start and play the entirety of the 2-1 win at Forest. The 30-year-old’s withdrawal appears to be precautionary and he should be available to face the Red Devils in two weeks.
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335 comments so far
Raj of Hailsley
Mar 19, 2023 at 12:42 PM
Comment #1Just about to post that.
https://twitter.com/NUFC360/status/1637418685840375808?s=19
Fenham to Chalfont
Mar 19, 2023 at 12:45 PM
Comment #2Repost, I wouldn’t be surprised that these injuries to our international players are a set up so Eddie has as many of them in Dubai planning ahead for the final games of the season 😉
Our boys who are not on international duty will go to Dubal on cloud 9 and wind in their sails. Eddie will get them really focused for the final lap of the season. It is critical that they really get focused on the last remaining games. We have manure up next (must win) and we will be well and truly prepared and up for this battle straight after the international break. I can see a huge win to really get us prepared and up for the remaining games left of the season.
If we get a good win against manure I can see us finishing above them and spuds as we will have the momentum and also I can see us beating spuds @ SJP. I think a top 4 finish is our destiny and in our hands, it’s why I believe with the dressing room togetherness and harmony will get us over the line. Then the summer transfer window will be like no other IMO, it will be enough to have a squad depth to have us battling on 4 fronts. Great times are ahead of us that I’m convinced about. 🙂
Sir Pugalot, the Dutch Bulldog
Mar 19, 2023 at 12:49 PM
Comment #3Old one but good.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dFoRHWw2Dp0&ab_channel=HiggyBungy
Raj of Hailsley
Mar 19, 2023 at 12:54 PM
Comment #4SirP,
Have a look at that company see what you think.
Davas
Mar 19, 2023 at 12:58 PM
Comment #5Raj
I replied on previous
Raj of Hailsley
Mar 19, 2023 at 1:03 PM
Comment #6Davas,
Seems strange.
Munster Mag
Mar 19, 2023 at 1:07 PM
Comment #7My Forest buddy thought Felipe was their best player. I thought he was poor enough.
Any thoughts?
Raj of Hailsley
Mar 19, 2023 at 1:10 PM
Comment #8It would be class if the whole squad just said they’re injured, however I think the game time for Sweden will do Isak the world of good, I hope Eddie H is in their managers ear telling him to keep an eye on his minutes though.
Raj of Hailsley
Mar 19, 2023 at 1:14 PM
Comment #9Munster,
My valuations were based on £10M for Bakker, £20M for Salisu, £65M for Diaby, £30M for Pedro, £30M for Gallagher and around £40M for Maddison. I think I must have left one out in my maths.
lesh
Mar 19, 2023 at 1:18 PM
Comment #10Jail
As you know, the Ninja fryer link you posted takes you to the seller’s site which in turn has has a number touch options that’ll give some background and a contact phone number and email address.
Sir Pugalot, the Dutch Bulldog
Mar 19, 2023 at 1:18 PM
Comment #11Jail, what company? Too lazy to go back.
Fenham to Chalfont
Mar 19, 2023 at 1:21 PM
Comment #12Love this new chant for wor Isak 🙂
Dan ashworth went to Spain
To find the toon a striker
He came back with
Alexander ISAK
what a belter
Pottsclock
Mar 19, 2023 at 1:22 PM
Comment #13Maybe it’s a Black Fryday Deal?
Not another deJong
Mar 19, 2023 at 1:25 PM
Comment #14Fresh air fryer
Ruddy Marveaux-lous
Mar 19, 2023 at 1:27 PM
Comment #15Really good cup tie between Sheffield United and Blackburn Rovers here. Two sides who play good football, create decent chances, press with intensity etc.
Been keeping an eye on Sander Berge in midfield for Sheffield United who we had a look at in the summer, very pacy and powerful runner on the ball, pops up in dangerous pockets of space as well.
Also, good to see former Toon striker Jon Dahl Tomasson doing a good job there.
ToonDarnSarf
Mar 19, 2023 at 1:32 PM
Comment #16Catchy – you’re way off base. Firstly, Lineker didn’t say that our government is behaving like the German government in the 30s, he said they were using language like they used in 1930s Germany which is demonstrably true!
Secondly, Lineker was very critical of Qatar for the World Cup, it was his opening statement! I see no more reason for Lineker to be criticised for doing his job in Qatar than any of us should be criticised for supporting a club owned by the Saudis. I can be critical of the Saudi’s human rights record while also supporting the club that I love.
Fenham to Chalfont
Mar 19, 2023 at 1:37 PM
Comment #17Or dear lord, still going on about Gary Fookin Lineker hahah 😆 😆
Apex Predator
Mar 19, 2023 at 1:38 PM
Comment #18If the company has paypal should be fine as any problems paypal give your money back
Apex Predator
Mar 19, 2023 at 1:40 PM
Comment #19Bbc license £172 what a joke
Dubai Micky
Mar 19, 2023 at 1:40 PM
Comment #20The lads are staying at Jumeriah Beach Hotel here, arrived Saturday. One of the crazies here has already had her selfie with ASM on Saturday.
saxonfenken
Mar 19, 2023 at 1:45 PM
Comment #21Jail.
You obviously live in fantasy world. all that money spent in the summer for average players. I know that on this blog you think you are the king. I read most of your drivel most days.
Lets just see who we buy, and then I hope you will admit that you are wrong yet again.
Apex Predator
Mar 19, 2023 at 1:48 PM
Comment #22Jail wants to control everything on this blog. In essence he wants to be the ‘blog cleaner’. But all he is good for is being a bog cleaner. See what I did there…
😀
The Taco Taker
Mar 19, 2023 at 1:48 PM
Comment #23Agreed Ruddy, bloody good game between Sheff Utd and Blackburn, enthralling stuff…far more so than most of the rubbish chat on here this morning.
ToonDarnSarf
Mar 19, 2023 at 1:50 PM
Comment #24No way are any of our players feigning injury for a competitive international match. That would be grossly unprofessional and I don’t believe for a minute that Howe would condone that kind of behaviour. There’s a process they have to follow these days and I’m sure they’ll follow it.
I think it’s insulting to suggest that Eddie and any players would lie to deceive their international managers and their fans.
Ruddy Marveaux-lous
Mar 19, 2023 at 1:53 PM
Comment #25TTT
Been an absolute cracker, Doyle’s strike there for what looks like the winner was lovely, think keeper needs to do better. Think JDT got the tactics wrong in sitting back at 2-1, invited Sheffield United onto them, and they’ve been punished. Think they were playing the better football in this second half and deservedly went 2-1 up. Proper cup tie this. Well done both.
Mister Tuff
Mar 19, 2023 at 1:54 PM
Comment #26Lynn Knacker is a left wing hypocrite. Ya socialists are desperately trying to paint him as some sort of virtuous saint,
It is clear to most what the inference was in his “language” meaning in his original post.
Plenty of people offended by his words but not ya lefties.
Mister Tuff
Mar 19, 2023 at 1:58 PM
Comment #27I think after the training camp Isak should return fully up to speed and have no problems doing 90 minutes.
Ace50
Mar 19, 2023 at 2:01 PM
Comment #28Taco, yesterday you were talking about Anderson. I saw him live at the Atlanta friendly start of the season. He played in the middle as we had friendlies two days on the bounce. He started a bit tentatively for first 10 mins (nerves in front of a sell-out crowd first t8me) but after that he really got into it. He is clearly good technically/tactically but I really like his confidence (after those first 10 mins) and thought he will do very well for us this season. Clearly he has had some niggly, stupid injuries which has made his season stop-start so far but now Eddie has him fit. As long as Eddie can ensure he is mentally sound, he will be a valuable asset to this team for years – similar to a James Milner who someone else mentioned.
Ace50
Mar 19, 2023 at 2:02 PM
Comment #29Wow…the politics sh**te is boring 🙁
Fenham to Chalfont
Mar 19, 2023 at 2:02 PM
Comment #30The poster who posted #24 insults all of the toon supporters who post on and read this fine blog when he is disgracefully championing the fat slug/leech (who sadly once owned our amazing club), LiVARfool, Manure, Spuds…
Championing all the above mentioned on an NUFC Blog is highly insulting. The Wally needs to get off his high horse and stop talking a load of bollix constantly.
The Taco Taker
Mar 19, 2023 at 2:03 PM
Comment #31Hmm, so Adamn (who claimed he was ignoring his FPL team) made 16pts worth of transfers before playing me.
Sorry Adam – I played my wildcard!!
😉
You could still win if Martinelli (who I note you captained) can get you 25 pts more than Ben White gets me.
🙂
Ruddy Marveaux-lous
Mar 19, 2023 at 2:05 PM
Comment #32TDS
Nick Pope trains all week and plays on Friday and is suddenly injured before supposedly going on intl duty so it’s understandable why some would put 2+2 together. He’s England’s 3rd choice keeper, so honestly I wouldn’t be surprised if an internal discussion was had within the club that Pope would be better suited withdrawing from the squad and join the lads in Dubai. In fact, I wouldn’t be surprised if Pope himself suggested he would much rather be with the lads than sitting on the bench on international duty. Personally I don’t care, nor would I see it as unprofessional either. Selfishly, our run in is more important than a qualification game he won’t even play in.
Ace50
Mar 19, 2023 at 2:13 PM
Comment #33I do think Pope will have a genuine injury but one that could be played through. As Ruddy points out though, why ‘play’ through it in training forEngland and sitting on the bench, when he can do better recovery with his team mates and get ready for the run-in. Similar with Schar as well.
The Taco Taker
Mar 19, 2023 at 2:13 PM
Comment #34Yeah Ace when I have seen him he looks good technically and will grow in confidence as he gains experience.
I think one issue is some people place huge expectations on our youngsters and are then shocked when they don’t immediately meet those expectations. Same thing with Kuol from some of our fans.
It is not just young players either. It seems to me some people judge players only based upon rolling 5 minute intervals. One minute someone is a world beater, then if they make a mistake they “will never cut the mustard at NUFC”
ToonDarnSarf
Mar 19, 2023 at 2:16 PM
Comment #35Ruddy – they need to prove they’re injured now. So they’d literally need to fake an injury report for someone in the England medical team to approve. Or Howe/Pope literally asked Southgate to release him and that was approved. They can’t just say he’s injured without proof and he’s released.
ToonDarnSarf
Mar 19, 2023 at 2:18 PM
Comment #36Fenham – you just keep on with the insults and the baiting. Everyone sees you for who you are now – you’re like the alcoholic uncle who’s always at family parties and constantly crows for attention but everyone wishes just wouldn’t turn up.
Your game is up. Everyone on here sees you for who you are now. You’re irrelevant.
The Taco Taker
Mar 19, 2023 at 2:21 PM
Comment #37TDS, Schar is an interesting case though, ruled out for Switzerland due to nursing an injury (which I am sure he is as it has shown for weeks) but then plays 90 mins for us on Friday.
ToonDarnSarf
Mar 19, 2023 at 2:24 PM
Comment #38Taco – I believe Schar is managing multiple niggles. Must pass the criteria for being ruled out.
lesh
Mar 19, 2023 at 2:25 PM
Comment #39TDS
Be careful what you’re saying…… Tuff’ll be on your case.
Macas
Mar 19, 2023 at 2:26 PM
Comment #40TDS
Didn’t Fraser miss a Scottish call up though because he was allegedly injured, but it turned out he just wanted to be involved in first team training to try and establish himself in the team.