Newcastle’s Gordon Spotted Leaving Ground on Crutches Amid Worsening Injury Crisis
In a major blow to Newcastle United, winger Anthony Gordon was seen leaving St James’ Park on crutches after sustaining an injury during the thrilling 4-4 draw with Luton. Pictures emerged showing the 22-year-old Englishman limping past the dugouts with his right foot in a protective boot. This injury could potentially worsen Newcastle’s existing injury crisis, leaving manager Eddie Howe with limited options on the field.
The incident occurred during halftime when Gordon was substituted off the pitch due to significant pain. Although Howe did not witness the exact moment of the injury, he speculated that Gordon may have twisted his ankle. When asked about the severity of the injury, Howe admitted to having no idea, but emphasized that Gordon made the decision to come off because he could not continue.
Gordon’s absence adds to Newcastle’s already decimated squad. Striker Joelinton looks set to miss the rest of the season, while Nick Pope is unavailable due to a dislocated shoulder. In addition, Matt Targett, Elliot Anderson, Joe Willock, and Jamaal Lascelles are all nursing injuries, and Sandro Tonali remains banned. To make matters worse, star striker Alexander Isak also missed the clash with Luton due to a slight groin injury, although it is not considered serious.
However, amid these injury setbacks, there was some positive news for Newcastle. Harvey Barnes made a triumphant return to the field after four months on the sidelines. The former Leicester winger replaced Miguel Almiron just after the hour mark and netted the eighth goal of the chaotic Premier League clash ten minutes later.
The injury to Anthony Gordon raises concerns for Newcastle as they face an already challenging season. With several key players out of action, including Gordon himself, Eddie Howe will need to rely on the depth of his squad to navigate through this difficult period. Only time will tell the extent of Gordon’s injury and its impact on Newcastle’s season, but Howe hopes for a swift recovery for the influential winger.