Allan Saint-Maximin OUT as Eddie Howe makes three Newcastle United changes at West Ham

Newcastle player Allan Saint-Maximin looks on during the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Aston Villa at St. James Park on February 13, 2022 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England.

Newcastle United have been hit with another major injury blow with the news Allan Saint-Maximin is sidelined.

Saint-Maximin’s name was absent from the teamsheet named by Eddie Howe at West Ham United’s London Stadium, as the head coach made three enforced changes to the side that beat Aston Villa last time out.

The extent of the injury is not yet known, however NewcastleWorld understands the player is likely to be out for a ‘few weeks’.

The Frenchman joins January signing Kieran Trippier and this season’s top-scorer Callum Wilson in the treatment room on Tyneside, while Javier Manquillo also misses out with an ankle issue.

Newcastle United starting XI v West Ham United (4-3-3): Martin Dubravka; Emil Krafth, Fabian Schar, Dan Burn, Matt Targett; Joe Willock, Jonjo Shelvey, Joelinton; Ryan Fraser, Chris Wood, Jacob Murphy.