'I'm sure': Joelinton's partner posts update following Newcastle United injury blow

Joelinton's partner has provided an update on the Newcastle United star following the news he'll be sidelined for at least six weeks with a quad injury.

Eddie Howe revealed today the Brazilian will be out of action after leaving the pitch during the Magpies' 3-0 victory over Sunderland in the FA Cup.

The injury is a lot worse than first thought, after initial reports claimed the midfielder would only miss Saturday's Premier League match against champions Manchester City.

"It isn't good, it is an injury that will see him miss a minimum of six weeks," said Howe in the pre-match press conference. "He has a problem with a tendon in his quad.

"He is very disappointed, he wants to play and d well- we have to try and pick him up. It is a big blow."

And now Joelinton's long-term partner Thays Gondim has shared her love for the footballer amidst his latest struggle.

"With your strength and thirst for victory I am sure you will come back stronger," she wrote on Instagram. "I love you and we will go together."

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The Brazilian pair have been in a relationship since 2015 and have three children together, the third being born last year after an elaborate gender reveal at St James' Park.

Newcastle, without 10 senior players, welcome Premier League champions Manchester City to St James' Park on Saturday evening (kick-off 5:30pm) as they look to end a run of three straight league defeats.