Rafa Benitez has a worrying fitness concern ahead of Newcastle's game against Leicester
However, there was no sign of Salomon Rondon in a gallery of training photographs published by the club's official website yesterday.
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Hide AdRondon was withdrawn at the break after struggling through the first half and replaced with Joselu.
"He was not feeling well," said United manager Rafa Benitez. "It’s not a precaution, as he couldn’t continue.
“You could see that he was uncomfortable in the first half.”
Joselu – who started the club's last home game against Arsenal – is on standby to deputise if Rondon fails to prove his fitness.
Winless Newcastle are 18th in the premier League table, while Leicester are ninth.