On the agenda was injury news, lack of goals and January plans. Here’s EVERYTHING the Newcastle United head coach discussed at his Benton press call this morning.
1. Injury news?
“Andy’s trained the last couple of days, so he comes into the squad." Bruce confirmed Matt Ritchie and Fabian Schar will miss out. | Getty Images Photo: Michael Regan
2. So Carroll is fit...
“Look, we hope that he can string a few weeks together on the training ground. It’s a groin injury which, thankfully, has nothing to do with his ankle. For this weekend he’s available for selection.” | Getty Images Photo: Ian MacNicol
3. What's the latest on Florian Lejeune?
“He’s going to play again on Monday night against Aston Villa. Hopefully, he’s going to be available (after international break).” | Getty Images Photo: Mark Runnacles
4. How do you solve the lack of goals?
“Of course it’s an issue. We’ve tried to work on it on the training ground. I still think the front three in particular are still settling in. Yes, we’re aware of it, of course, we are, but I think we’ll get there.” | Getty Images Photo: Ian MacNicol