Amar Dedic, Will Osula, Joelinton: Newcastle United injury list & expected return dates
Amar Dedic, Will Osula, Joelinton: Newcastle United injury list & expected return dates.
Amar Dedic is being assessed ahead of Newcastle United’s Premier League trip to Leeds United on Monday night.
The Bosnian was brought off at half-time during Tuesday’s 1-0 Carabao Cup third round win at Millwall after feeling his hamstring. Tino Livramento came on for his second appearance since returning from a calf problem.
The Magpies are already without Joelinton, Dan Burn and Will Osula. Here, we take a look at each injured player’s expected return date.
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Amar Dedic
Dedic was replaced at half-time during the Millwall match after feeling his hamstring.
What’s Matthias Jaissle said?
“I treat these things really confidentially. I hope my staff too, that nothing comes out.
“Because first of all, it's about the player and it's about his health. But what I said already after Millwall, it doesn't look too serious.”
Expected return date
Leeds United (A), 14/09.
Ewen Jaouen
The Frenchman suffered an ankle injury on the eve of Newcastle’s 2-2 draw with Bournemouth and, as reported by The Gazette, has been to visit a specialist
What’s Matthias Jaissle said?
Jaissle is yet to provide an update on Jaouen. In his absence, Nick Pope has been promoted to the bench.
Expected return date
TBC
Joelinton
Joelinton featured in just two of the Magpies’ seven pre-season friendlies due to injury.
What’s Matthias Jaissle said?
“Yeah, he's for sure out for a couple of weeks, but I don't want to go into too much detail, as there will always be specialists involved.
“The medical department is aware of it, we have top staff when it comes to that, and I'm really confident that he will be back as soon as possible.”
Expected return date
Hull City (H), 19/09.
Will Osula
Osula sustained a foot problem during the Premier League opening day draw against Liverpool. He played on initially, but was forced to withdraw early in the second half.
What’s Matthias Jaissle said?
“He's now permanently getting the best treatment. We have a fantastic medical department, but it's still too early to make a clear prognosis, a clear time frame when he's back, but he's working hard in the rehab like all the others.”
Expected return date
Coventry City (A), 12/10.
Dan Burn
Burn rolled his ankle in training in the build-up to the Premier League opener against Liverpool, and was spotted at the game on crutches and wearing a protective boot.
What’s Matthias Jaissle said?
Jaissle initially hoped Burn would return within a couple of weeks, however the defender isn’t expecting to be until after the upcoming international break.
Speaking earlier this week, Burn said: “It’s my not first injury and I’m sure it won’t be my last but hopefully I won’t be out for too long - I expect to be back after the international break.”
Expected return date
Coventry City (A), 12/10.