Newcastle United lifted by returning player for Arsenal FA Cup tie

Jamaal Lascelles is back in full training ahead of Newcastle United’s FA Cup tie against Arsenal.
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The defender has been unavailable since being forced off against Chelsea in November with knee and thigh injuries. Lascelles went on to test positive for Covid-19 during a coronavirus outbreak at the club.

The 27-year-old had been doing light training away from the main group after being given the all-clear by the club’s medical team. However, Lascelles joined in the full session today ahead of Saturday’s FA Cup tie against Arsenal.

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In his programme column late last month, Lascelles said: “I have been doing a bit outside or a bit of ball work with one of the physios, but once I have the green light from the doc I can be introduced back to the team.”

Meanwhile, winger Allan Saint-Maximin – who also tested positive for Covid-19 – is not yet back in training.