Newcastle United player set to miss rest of season

Club captain Jamaal Lascelles sat out this afternoon’s 3-1 win over Southampton.

The defender had suffered a calf injury in the gym, and Howe says it “looks like” the 29-year-old’s campaign is over.

“He’s picked up a calf injury in the gym,” United’s head coach told BBC Radio Newcastle. “It looks like his season could be over. A really big disappointment for us, because he’s been incredible behind the scenes. It’s a big blow.”

Lascelles has been limited to seven Premier League appearances this season by the form of Fabian Schar.

Meanwhile, Sean Longstaff missed the Southampton game with a foot injury.

The midfielder had suffered the injury in Thursday night’s 4-1 win over Everton at Goodison Park.

“Sean picked up a knock on his foot,” said Howe. “There’s no break or fracture, we think. So we just hope it’s bad bruising. He wasn’t able to perform for us today. But hopefully he’ll be back very soon.”