Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe has confirmed that midfielder Joelinton is a major ‘doubt’ for his side’s crucial Carabao Cup semi-final against Arsenal on Wednesday night.
DAILY POST reports that Joelinton suffered a potentially costly injury during Newcastle’s Premier League 2-1 defeat to Fulham last weekend.
The Brazilian sustained a knee injury and was pictured wearing a brace over the weekend.
However, Newcastle will host the Gunners at St James’ Park on Wednesday night in the second leg of the Carabao Cup semi-final.
Howe’s men had won 2-0 against Arsenal in the first leg at Emirates Stadium last month.
Speaking in his pre-match interview, Howe said about Joelinton:
“Yes, Joey was, after the game, put in a knee brace just as a precaution; he is out of that knee brace now.
“We will assess how he is for this game. I’d say he is a doubt, but we’ll give him every minute we can to try and make him fit.”
He added: “From my side, we want a competitive team on the pitch. Everyone wants it the same way.”