Steve Bruce reveals fresh Jonjo Shelvey injury blow

Jonjo Shelvey is out of Newcastle United's visit to the King Power Stadium.

Shelvey – who has been hampered by a longstanding thigh injury – struggled against Brighton and Hove Albion last weekend.

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Jonjo Shelvey.

And the midfielder will miss Sunday’s game against Leicester City with a hamstring problem.

Head coach Steve Bruce said: “Shevey’s out with a hamstring. He picked it up in the game last week.

“He’s been hampered by a thigh injury. It’s still not 100% right.”

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