Newcastle United dealt fresh injury concern during Al-Hilal friendly

The Newcastle United striker was withdrawn midway through the first half against Al-Hilal.

Published 8th Dec 2022, 17:46 GMT

Updated 8th Dec 2022, 18:00 GMT

Newcastle United striker Chris Wood. (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images)

Newcastle United have a fresh injury concern after Chris Wood limped off during the friendly against Al-Hilal.

The New Zealand striker was withdrawn on 38 minutes after receiving on-field treatment. Sean Longstaff replaced him with Allan Saint-Maximin moving into the No.9 role.

Wood is the only senior striker available to Eddie Howe at present, with Callum Wilson at the World Cup and Alexander Isak still recovering from a thigh injury.

Newcastle lead 2-0 at half-time at the Prince Faisal bin Fahd Stadium after a brace from Joelinton.