New Newcastle United injury blow as influential player ruled out for 6-8 weeks

The midfielder – who returned from a hamstring injury before the World Cup break – has suffered a calf injury.

And the club expect him to be sidelined for six to week weeks.

Shelvey, in the final year of his contract, is close to triggering a one-year extension to his deal.

Meanwhile, striker Callum Wilson misses this afternoon’s game against Leicester City at the King Power Stadium through illness.