Eddie Howe issues update on 'concerning' Newcastle United injury – player sent to specialist
Published 7th May 2023, 16:29 GMT
Updated 7th May 2023, 16:35 GMT
Eddie Howe has spoken about the injury which has kept Sean Longstaff out for a second successive game.
Sean Longstaff is set to see a specialist after being ruled out of this afternoon's home game against Arsenal.
The Newcastle United midfielder suffered a foot injury in last week's 4-1 win over Everton at Goodison Park.
And Longstaff's problem is a "concern" for Howe ahead of the third-placed club's remaining games.
United's head coach told Sky Sports: “We thought he would be back this week, but he’s felt a bit of pain in his foot. We still don’t think there’s a huge problem, but it’s concerning. I think he’s going to see a specialist next week.”
Longstaff, 25, had featured in every Premier League game this season until the problem forced him to miss last weekend's 3-1 win over Southampton.