Maresca has revealed that James is only capable of playing one game per week until he builds his fitness levels. James played the full 90 on Sunday and is therefore unlikely to start on Wednesday night.placeholder image
Maresca has revealed that James is only capable of playing one game per week until he builds his fitness levels. James played the full 90 on Sunday and is therefore unlikely to start on Wednesday night. | Getty Images

Eddie Howe drops Anthony Gordon injury update ahead of Newcastle United v Chelsea as five already out: photos

Joe Buck
By Joe Buck

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Published 28th Oct 2024, 16:30 GMT
Updated 29th Oct 2024, 10:17 GMT

Newcastle United will be sweating on the fitness of Anthony Gordon ahead of their Carabao Cup clash against Chelsea on Wednesday night.

Gordon travelled to Stamford Bridge on Sunday but was omitted from Eddie Howe’s matchday squad because of a groin injury. The former Everton man had to watch from the stands as his teammates succumbed to their third defeat of the season thanks to strikes from Nicolas Jackson and Cole Palmer.

Speaking about Gordon’s injury ahead of their Carabao Cup clash against the Blues, Howe was coy on whether he would be able to feature or not. He said:  “He has been for a scan. We’re hopeful that the injury isn’t serious, we didn’t think it was when he initially did it, let’s see how he is today.

He continued: “It was in training on Friday but it didn’t become necessarily obvious until Saturday, but it’s probably worse than he initially thought it was. Nothing serious, it’s one of those things you sometimes get from time to time. He felt it was too much for him to play on Sunday.”

Gordon’s potential absence couldn’t come at a worse time for the Magpies as they also face Arsenal on Saturday in what could be a pivotal moment in their season. Howe will also have to deal with a number of players that are guaranteed to miss the cup clash against the Blues - including Callum Wilson who is yet to feature this season.

Here, we take a look at all the latest injury news from both camps ahead of Newcastle United’s Carabao Cup clash against Chelsea:

Wilson suffered a back injury during pre-season and has also had issues with his hamstring. An expected return date keeps being pushed back and he will miss Wednesday’s game as well as Saturday’s clash against Arsenal.

5. Callum Wilson - out

Wilson suffered a back injury during pre-season and has also had issues with his hamstring. An expected return date keeps being pushed back and he will miss Wednesday’s game as well as Saturday’s clash against Arsenal. | Getty Images

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Dubravka took a whack to the knee in the last round of the Carabao Cup against AFC Wimbledon and was forced off at half-time. He has not been named in a matchday squad since.

6. Martin Dubravka - doubt

Dubravka took a whack to the knee in the last round of the Carabao Cup against AFC Wimbledon and was forced off at half-time. He has not been named in a matchday squad since. | Getty Images

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Lascelles hasn’t featured since suffering an ACL injury back in March. He is expected to remain sidelined for a number of months yet.

7. Jamaal Lascelles - out

Lascelles hasn’t featured since suffering an ACL injury back in March. He is expected to remain sidelined for a number of months yet. Photo: Stu Forster

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Trippier picked up an injury against Everton and is expected to be out for a number of weeks.

8. Kieran Trippier - out

Trippier picked up an injury against Everton and is expected to be out for a number of weeks. Photo: Matt McNulty

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