Newcastle United dealt new bombshell as ‘key’ player suffers injury

Newcastle United have been dealt a fresh injury blow.
Newcastle United midfielder Jonjo Shelvey. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)Newcastle United midfielder Jonjo Shelvey. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)
Newcastle United midfielder Jonjo Shelvey. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

Newcastle United have been rocked by a fresh injury blow to Jonjo Shelvey.

The Magpies midfielder only recently returned from a hamstring injury that kept him out for the majority of the first half of the campaign.

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Shelvey made four appearances before the five-and-a-half-week World Cup break - including a start against Crystal Palace in the Carabao Cup.

And after completing his rehab and enjoying game time during pre-season friendlies against Al-Hilal and Rayo Vallecano, the 30-year-old was pushing for a return to Eddie Howe’s starting XI.

However, a calf injury is expected to rule the former Liverpool man out for six to eight weeks.

Shelvey, whose contract expires in the summer, was tipped to play a big role for United during the second half of the season by Howe.

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“Jonjo is a key component of our squad,” Howe said on Friday. “He’s got that experience but he’s got a fierce drive and determination to play and he’s got unique skills we need in the team. Delighted to get him back.”