Newcastle Receive Encouraging Update as Injured Star’s Scan Results Emerge – Journalist
Newcastle United Face Injury Scare on Friday Night
Anthony Gordon Injury Update: Newcastle Receive Mixed News After England Duty
Less than a week after Newcastle United celebrated their Carabao Cup triumph at Wembley, club figures may have had mixed emotions watching England’s recent match at the same venue.
While Dan Burn impressed on his international debut, teammate Anthony Gordon endured a frustrating evening.
The winger was introduced as a late substitute in England’s 2-0 win over Albania but required treatment for a hip injury, which manager Thomas Tuchel later confirmed.
Gordon was seen leaving Wembley with a slight limp and was subsequently released from the England squad on Sunday, ruling him out of Monday’s match against Latvia.
Injury Update Provides Some Relief for Newcastle
Tuchel expressed a desire for more from England’s wide players after a lackluster attacking display against Albania, making Gordon’s absence from the Latvia fixture a missed opportunity to stake his claim.
However, while this is a setback for England, it could be a silver lining for Newcastle.
According to Daily Mail journalist Craig Hope, Gordon’s injury is not as severe as initially feared.
The winger underwent a scan on Saturday, and the results were reportedly more positive than expected.
Gordon Faces Pressure Amid Newcastle’s Attacking Competition
Gordon was already unavailable for Newcastle’s next Premier League match against Brentford in early April due to suspension, following the red card he received against Brighton in the FA Cup.
Having also missed the Carabao Cup final win over Liverpool for the same reason, his absence has given Harvey Barnes a chance to shine.
Barnes delivered a standout performance in the final and will likely see more opportunities in the coming games.
With the season entering a crucial phase, Gordon will need to respond strongly upon his return to action.
