Not just Anthony Elanga - Newcastle United dealt second £50m injury blow vs Leeds
Nico Gonzalez was hooked on 19 minutes after a ball struck him in the face against Leeds United.
Nico Gonzalez has hobbled off for Newcastle United on19 minutes against Leeds United.
Toon fans were dealt a bitter pre-match blow when Anthony Elanga failed to travel to Elland Road. The Swede has scored twice this season to showcase his best form since joining from Nottingham Forest.
Matthias Jaissle told Sky Sports ahead of kick-off that Elanga will undergo an MRI scan after suffering a setback in training. And just 19 minutes into the Premier League clash, Newcastle suffered another injury blow.
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Gonzalez went down early doors after the ball struck him in the face. He received treatment on the touchline before soldiering on for several minutes.
However, his number would soon come up before the midway point of the first half. Premier League protocols force the substitution if there us any doubt about a potential concussion. Sean Steur - the standout youngster from Newcastle’s summer recruitment drive - came on.
He will partner Lewis Miley at the base of the Toon engine room for the remainder of the game. As it stands, Newcastle trail 2-0 due to goals from Ao Tanaka and Dominic Calvert-Lewin, with Newcastle yet to register a shot on target.
Jaissle will provide an update on the duo at the full-time whistle. On Elanga pre-match, the German said: “It could be long term. He will get another MRI next week and we will see."