Anthony Gordon injury update as £25m Newcastle United star ruled out vs Manchester United
Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe has issued updates on Anthony Gordon and Joe Willock.
Anthony Gordon is a doubt for Newcastle United’s Premier League clash against Manchester United on Sunday (kick-off 4:30pm).
The 24-year-old was not part of the squad for Monday night’s 3-0 victory at Leicester City, despite the end of his three-match suspension. Gordon has been suffering with the bruised thigh he sustained for England in their 2-0 win over Albania just over a fortnight ago.
Eddie Howe described the knock as “really, really bad” when speaking to the media on Friday and the United boss has once again cast doubt over his availability ahead of Man United’s visit to St James’ Park this weekend.
Asked for an update on Gordon, Howe told reporters at the King Power Stadium: “Anthony wasn’t close. He hasn’t been able to train with us yet. He’s still feeling the effects of that tackle with England. We hope that we may see him soon, but I’ve got no certainty on that.”
Newcastle United midfielder ruled out against Manchester United
Newcastle will hope for good news on Gordon. They will, however, be without midfielder Joe Willock after he suffered a bang to the head in last Wednesday’s 2-1 win over Brentford at St James’ Park.
As a result, United have been following concussion protocols, ruling him out against Leicester and the Red Devils.
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In Gordon and Willock’s absence, Harvey Barnes again started on the left-hand side against former club Leicester before moving to the right when Will Osula was introduced midway through the second half.
Barnes scored on his return, scoring United’s third goal in the 34th minute. His strike came after a brace from Jacob Murphy put the Magpies 2-0 up inside the opening 11 minutes.
Murphy opened the scoring just two minutes in when he directed Tino Livramento’s low cross home before pouncing on Fabian Schar’s halfway shot that cannoned off the crossbar. Barnes then found the net when he tapped home the loose ball from Joelinton’s effort that was saved by Mads Hermansen.
“Harvey has done really well,” said Howe. “I think, naturally, he’s got better with games, like every player does. He’s got more confident, and it was important he scored tonight because he is a goalscorer and he needs to contribute in that way, being such an attacking player that he is.
“He also played his part in the first goal, which I loved, with a really good decision. He’s built a good relationship up with Tino (Livramento) alongside him, and I was really pleased with that part of the pitch. I thought he defended well as well, and that can never be underestimated.”