Triple injury blow for Newcastle ahead of Man United game

Rafa Benitez will be without three key Newcastle United players at Old Trafford.
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Benitez today revealed that captain Jamaal Lascelles will miss tomorrow evening's match against Manchester United along with Christian Atsu and Mikel Merino.

"Merino's been with a member of staff in Spain," said United's manager.

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"He will come back and hopefully start training here. Jamaal and Atsu are injured."

Meanwhile, Paul Dummett, sidelined since the first weekend of the season, is edging closer to a comeback from his hamstring problem.

"Dummett's getting closer," added Benitez. "He's training with us."