Ewen Jaouen hamstring injury - Newcastle United star shares update after surgery blow
Ewen Jaouen required surgery after suffering a hamstring injury on international duty last month.
Ewen Jaouen is inching towards a full recovery after undergoing surgery on his hamstring last month.
The Frenchman posted on social media to give Newcastle United supporters an update as he continues his recovery. Jaouen - signed in the summer for £20million - suffered the setback while on international duty last month.
It is expected that he will return in December and push Lukas Hornicek for a first-team spot. Newcastle signed two goalkeepers during the summer transfer window, with Nick Pope told he can move on.
As it happened, the veteran shot-stopper could not find a suitor and has returned to Matthias Jaissle’s setup as a backup option. Jaouen signed with the knowledge that another keeper - Hornicek - would assume the No.1 spot.
Ewen Jaouen gives injury update
Jaouen has posted several shots on Instagram of him in recovery mode, alongside the caption “day by day”. Several supporters in the comments wished the 20-year-old a speedy return.
NewcastleWorld spotted Jaouen on crutches following the 1-0 defeat to Aston Villa. He appears to be making positive progress in a welcome injury boost for the Magpies.
In a message to fans last month, Jaouen wrote: "Every setback has a purpose. I got injured while on international duty, but I know this is just another step in my journey. A new challenge starts today and I’m already locked in on what’s next. Fully focused on my comeback. See you soon NUFC."
Matthias Jaissle on Ewen Jaouen
Speaking in early October, Newcastle boss Jaissle set a two-month timeline on Jaouen’s injury. He said: “They (the internationals) returned but not everyone was in. I allowed some of them an extra day (off) so on Friday we’re fully back.
“The injury situation, you already get the updates and we are, in general, pleased. Ewen was a difficult one with the hamstring, he will be out for a couple of months but the rest should be okay.”