Eddie Howe has revealed why Ryan Fraser missed Newcastle United’s 0-0 draw at Brighton and Hove Albion.
While all the pre-match focus was on Matt Targett’s absence due to a dead leg sustained against Nottingham Forest, Fraser was a notable absence.
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The Scotland international wasn’t named among the substitutes in a game where the Magpies could have benefited from his introduction in the closing stages.
“He had a slight back spasm on Thursday and Friday,” Howe revealed. “He was close to making the game.”
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