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Newcastle to be without injured Harvey Barnes for ‘months rather than weeks’
Newcastle to be without injured Harvey Barnes for ‘months rather than weeks’
Newcastle winger Harvey Barnes could be facing months on the sidelines as he awaits a specialist’s verdict on the foot injury he suffered at Sheffield United. The 25-year-old limped out of Sunday’s 8-0 Premier League demolition job at Bramall Lane after just 12 minutes, and head coach Eddie Howe fears he could miss a significant proportion of the campaign with surgery a possibility. Asked if Barnes could be out for some time, Howe said: “Yes, we’re fearing it’s going to be. It’s difficult. I don’t want to put a time on it until we get confirmation from the specialist, but I think it will be months rather than weeks.” The England international, who joined the Magpies in a £38million summer switch from Leicester, suffered his injury as he pushed off to run in South Yorkshire and has since undergone a scan. Howe said: “It’s an injury to a part of the foot just below the toe. I think it’s quite a substantial injury. We’ve had it scanned, we’re waiting now for a specialist’s opinion on what to do next, whether there’s surgery involved or not. “I don’t think it was a tackle, I think it was just pushing off to run, a very unusual injury. I won’t go too technical because I’m not medically qualified to do so, but yes, very unusual.” Any extended absence would come as a blow to both a player who is desperate to establish himself on Tyneside – Sunday’s game was just his second start for his new club – and his employers, who invested heavily in his services during their latest spending spree as they prepared for a season which includes Champions League football for the first time in two decades. Whatever the injury is, we’ll support him and we know he’s a top quality player and he still has a massive part to play Newcastle head coach Eddie Howe Howe said: “He was down after the game because he knew it wasn’t a normal injury where you feel a muscle and think that might be one or two weeks. “This was a slightly more complex issue, and I think he probably feared the worst because there was no one around him and it was one of those mechanisms where he knew it wasn’t quite right. “There’s no doubt he’ll be disappointed because he was very keen to show his value and worth and Sunday was an opportunity to do that. But whatever the injury is, we’ll support him and we know he’s a top quality player and he still has a massive part to play.” The disappointing news on Barnes’ injury came as Newcastle turned their attention from a remarkable afternoon against the Blades to the task of finding a way past Treble-winners Manchester City in the Carabao Cup, the only honour Pep Guardiola’s men did not lift during the last campaign. The third round draw could hardly have handed the Magpies, who lost to Manchester United in last-season’s final, a more difficult task despite Guardiola hinting he could make wholesale changes with injuries biting hard into his squad. However Howe, who is himself without the injured Joe Willock and Joelinton as well as Barnes, is refusing to be taken in by the Spaniard. He said: “Pep is a manager who has won so much and he hasn’t done that without giving everything to every moment to try and achieve that success. I’ve no doubt we will see the best Manchester City tomorrow.” Read More Charity boss speaks out over ‘traumatic’ encounter with royal aide Ukraine war’s heaviest fight rages in east - follow live Jermaine Jenas apologises after referee rant sparks backlash: ‘I got it wrong’ On this day in 2021: Lewis Hamilton celebrates 100th race win in Formula One Philadelphia Eagles turn up the Hurts on Tampa Bay to remain unbeaten
2023-09-26 18:07
How did Madonna celebrate her 65th birthday? 'Frozen' singer says 'it's great to be alive'
How did Madonna celebrate her 65th birthday? 'Frozen' singer says 'it's great to be alive'
'It's amazing to be able to put on my dancing shoes and celebrate my birthday,' said Madonna
2023-08-19 07:16
Brazil coach Sundhage out to plug big gap in career with Women's World Cup glory
Brazil coach Sundhage out to plug big gap in career with Women's World Cup glory
The decorated career of Swedish coach Pia Sundhage in women’s soccer includes Olympic gold medals with the USA in 2008 and 2012 and a silver medal with her own country in 2016
2023-06-24 22:43
Richard Sherman reveals who ended his NFL career
Richard Sherman reveals who ended his NFL career
One of the best cornerbacks to ever play in the league got quite the reality check back in 2021. It’s one reason Richard Sherman chose to retire.He has quite the NFL resume for a player that slipped to the fifth round of the 2011 NFL Draft. Defensive back Richard Sherman from Stanford Univ...
2023-07-10 05:09
China’s Gas Price Reform Seen Boosting Distributors, LNG Imports
China’s Gas Price Reform Seen Boosting Distributors, LNG Imports
China’s relaxation of natural gas price controls will benefit local utilities and may help spur demand for seaborne
2023-07-25 14:00
Austin Reaves matches elite LeBron James benchmark in FIBA play
Austin Reaves matches elite LeBron James benchmark in FIBA play
Austin Reaves isn't just holding his own this summer; he's thriving. After his performance last game, he joins LeBron James in elite company.
2023-08-29 23:49
Don’t Say Tory: How Sunak’s Party Targets Key Votes
Don’t Say Tory: How Sunak’s Party Targets Key Votes
As he quit Parliament last month, Boris Johnson lashed out at what he called a “protracted political assassination.”
2023-07-19 21:11
Mali army closes on Touareg rebel town: sources
Mali army closes on Touareg rebel town: sources
Mali's army moved closer Saturday to the strategically important northern town of Kidal that is held by Touareg separatist and rebel groups...
2023-11-12 00:28
Brazil food processor BRF posts $53.4 million net loss in Q3
Brazil food processor BRF posts $53.4 million net loss in Q3
SAO PAULO Brazilian pork and poultry processor BRF SA on Monday reported a 262 million real ($53.37 million)
2023-11-14 06:15
George Brown, drummer and co-founder of Kool & The Gang, dead at 74
George Brown, drummer and co-founder of Kool & The Gang, dead at 74
George Brown, the co-founder and longtime drummer of Kool & The Gang who helped write such hits as “Too Hot,” “Ladies Night,” “Joanna” and the party favorite “Celebration,” has died at age 74
2023-11-18 02:59
LVMH Q3 revenue rises 9%, slowing from post-pandemic frenzy
LVMH Q3 revenue rises 9%, slowing from post-pandemic frenzy
PARIS Luxury goods bellwether LVMH reported a 9% rise in third quarter revenue on Tuesday, marking slower growth
2023-10-10 23:49
Cubs bullpen shines, defeats league-leading Rays 2-1
Cubs bullpen shines, defeats league-leading Rays 2-1
CHICAGO (AP) — Nico Hoerner homered and the Chicago Cubs made the most of a rare gaffe by Tampa Bay, handing Shane McClanahan his first loss of the season with a 2-1 victory over the Rays on Tuesday night.
2023-05-31 11:11