REPORT: £21m Newcastle star is more likely than Joelinton to recover from injury against Burnley on…
Newcastle United have several first-team players on the verge of returning from injury, and Eddie Howe will no doubt be looking to reinforce his squad against Burnley.
On Saturday, the Magpies go to Turf Moor to face a resurgent Burnley team, with Vincent Kompany’s side suddenly looking like a contender for safety. That stands in stark contrast to Sheffield United, who were demoted by Newcastle United 5-1 over the weekend.
That proved to be a difficult game, and this should be much more so. The Magpies have struggled away from home throughout the season, and that trend continued last week with a desperate performance against Crystal Palace.
However, Howe’s team could benefit from the return of certain injured players, with Miguel Almiron, Joelinton, Nick Pope, and Kieran Trippier all close to recovering from their various fitness issues.
Kieran Trippier will not return against Burnley.
We already know Trippier will not be returning this weekend as Newcastle prepare to face his former team.
The 33-year-old is now out of action with a groin injury and is not likely to return on Saturday. Instead, Newcastle are hoping that he will be ready for the home game against Brighton on May 11th.
That would mean Trippier is eligible for the final three games of the season, where he hopes to show his health ahead of Euro 2024.
Which Newcastle player is most likely to return from injury on Saturday
But if one player is going to return from injury on Saturday, the Athletic believe that it most likely will be Miguel Almiron.
They state that the £21million player has the best chance of returning out of Newcastle United’s injured stars.
The Athletic add that they also do not anticipate Trippier being involved against Burnley, while they state that Pope and Joelinton still need a bit more time before they are available for selection.
Newcastle could do with Joelinton returning.
Pope and Joelinton are likely to be the Magpies’ most missed players among the four injured.
Martin Dubravka is a very different goalkeeper to Pope, and that has changed the way in which Newcastle United defend – and not for the better. The sooner Pope is available the better, although it is Joelinton who is probably required more right now.
Eddie Howe is very short of midfield options, with Bruno Guimaraes, Elliot Anderson and Sean Longstaff his only fit players in the middle of the park. And the latter is massively struggling for form right now, putting in a poor display against Sheffield United.
Longstaff could do with some time out of the side, but that simply is not possible right now – and it will not be until Joelinton is fit once again.
However, it appears that he will not be ready in time for Saturday, although Almiron may provide Howe with further offensive depth. Callum Wilson’s return from a pectoral injury has significantly increased his attacking options recently.
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