Confirmed - Another major blow for Newcastle United as star ruled out for 2024-25 season
Newcastle United youngster Lewis Hall will miss the remainder of the 2024-25 season after fracturing a bone in his foot.
Eyebrows were raised when the 20-year-old missed the FA Cup final defeat to Brighton at the weekend. Hall had cemented himself as Eddie Howe’s first-choice option at left-back since signing permanently from Chelsea last summer.
Toon chiefs took a risk in the winter transfer window by allowing Lloyd Kelly to join Juventus. The former Bournemouth man was supposed to rival Hall for the left-back spot following his arrival last summer.
Just a month after the window shut, Newcastle’s worst fears have been realised as Hall will not play again this season. He is set to undergo surgery on a fracture that occurred during last week’s 2-0 defeat to Liverpool.
That has opened up an opportunity for Tino Livramento - a natural right-back - and Matt Targett to stake their claim. While the Magpies travel to West Ham United on Monday, attention has been fixated on the Carabao Cup final against Liverpool the following week.
The negativity at St James’ Park is compounding, with Anthony Gordon also ruled out after his red card for violent conduct on Sunday. Toon chiefs decided against appealing his push on Brighton defender Jan Paul van Hecke.
A club statement confirmed the major blow that Hall will not kick a ball again this season. The announcement read: “Lewis Hall will miss the rest of the 2024-25 season after sustaining an injury to a bone in his foot.
“Following a scan and advice from a specialist, Lewis will undergo surgery before a period of rehabilitation with the club’s medical team. Wishing you all the very best for your surgery and recovery, Lewis.”