Newcastle United Suffer Huge Blow With Joelinton Ruled Out Until March Due To Injury

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Joelinton will miss at least 6 weeks of action due to a thigh injury that he suffered during Newcastle United's 3-0 win over Sunderland on January 6, 2024.

The Brazilian has been a key feature of Eddie Howe's side this campaign, making 23 appearances, scoring 3 goals, and providing 4 assists.

In a presser on Friday, January 12, 2024, Howe noted that the injury to Joelinton is a big blow to the team.

He said: “We have had to try and pick him up. He is our midfield driving force, it is a big blow.”

Newcastle United square up against raging Manchester City on Saturday, January 13, 2024, at St James' Park in a Matchday 21 Premier League clash.

The Magpies have been plagued with lots of injuries this campaign with lots of players unavailable for action due to injury.

Nick Pope, Callum Wilson, Matt Targett, and Harvey Barnes are some notable names, who are currently battling injury issues.

Joelinton becomes the 11th player to also be out of action for a lengthy period this season due to injury and Eddie Howe also noted how important the 27-year-old is to the team.


Howe said: “Joelinton is such an important player. He has a problem with the tendon in his quad.

“He is very disappointed, he wants to play and do well.”

Newcastle United sit 9th on the Premier League table, and they were on a run of 4 matches without a victory before defeating Sunderland in the FA Cup 3rd round fixture.

Joelinton didn't conclude the entire duration of the encounter against the Black Cats, as he was substituted in the 47th minute for Lewis Miley due to an injury concern.

The Magpies follow the game against Manchester City with a clash against Fulham on Saturday, January 27, 2024.

They subsequently face Aston Villa on Tuesday, January 30, 2024, and indeed these are tasking and herculean in view.

Joelinton joined Newcastle United from TSG Hoffenheim on July 23, 2019, for a fee of €44 million.

The Brazil international has made 180 appearances for the English club, scoring 25 goals and providing 15 assists in all competitions.

He can function in several positions notably the attacking midfield position and on the left wing.

The 27-year-old has strength and sublime pace, and he can also get in on the scoring act when need be.

Internationally, Joelinton has made just 5 appearances for Brazil, scoring 1 goal and providing no assist in all competitions.

The Brazilian's only goal for the Selecao came in a 4-1 win over Guinea, with rave-of-the-moment Bundesliga star Serhou Guirassy scoring the only goal for Guinea.

Vinicius Jr, Rodrygo Goes, and Eder Militao were the other scorers for Brazil on the day.