Eddie Howe reflects on ‘massive injury blow’ for Newcastle United

Emil Krafth has suffered an anterior cruciate ligament injury at Newcastle United, head coach Eddie Howe has confirmed.

The Sweden international was stretchered off in the first-half of the Magpies’ 2-1 Carabao Cup win at Tranmere Rovers in midweek.

Howe revealed on Friday that the injury “didn’t look good” for Krafth, and it’s now been confirmed that the 28-year-old will be sidelined for “a number of months”

Speaking after the 1-1 draw at Wolverhampton Wanderers, Howe said: “It’s a massive blow for us.

“Emil has been superb for us on and off the pitch ever since I came to the football club in all sorts of ways, he’s a brilliant guy.

“We’re all really feeling for him at the moment. It’s an ACL injury, so he’ll be out for a number of months.”

Krafth, who stepped up superly in Kieran Trippier’s absence last season, has vowed to return “as soon as possible”.

Posting on Instagram, Krafth said: “Hard to find words and still can’t believe it. This was not the way I wanted the season to start!

“Gonna be out for several months with a knee injury. Devastated I can’t be out there and help the team, but I will do my best to push the lads to reach success!

“One thing I know is that the sun will rise tomorrow again and I will work extremely hard to get back as soon as possible!

“Thanks for all the messages and love you all have given me. See you soon back out there!”