Newcastle United star ruled out of Leeds United game - will miss the rest of the season

Newcastle United captain Jamaal Lascelles has confirmed he’ll miss the rest of the Premier League with a calf injury.

The Magpies defender picked up the injury in the build-up to the 3-1 win at home to Southampton. He remained absent for the game against Arsenal.

Speaking to the programme, Lascelles said: “I’ve picked up a calf problem which will probably see me out for five or six weeks. But I’ll still be at every game, supporting the boys. It’s a real shame, but I’m confident I’ll have a speedy recovery.

“I’m able to walk just fine. I’m doing the bikes at the moment, and I think I’ll be able to ramp things up pretty quickly. I just have to keep a sense of perspective - it’s part and parcel of the game. And, injury-wise, things haven’t been too bad for me of late. I’ll work to come back even fitter.”

Lascelles has made 11 appearances in all competitions this campaign, only four of which have been starts.

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