Tottenham have suffered more injury woe with news that Dele Alli is out until early March with a hamstring injury. With Harry Kane also out injured, and Son Heung-min still on Asian Cup duty, Mauricio Pochettino's could be severely weakened for Newcastle United's visit to Wembley on February 2. Alli sustained the problem in Sunday's 2-1 win at Fulham and it is the third such injury he has suffered this season. He went down clutching his hamstring in the final few minutes at Craven Cottage, having earlier scored the equaliser, and scans have confirmed Spurs' worst fears. He joins his England team-mate Kane in the treatment room and is set to miss the club's Carabao Cup semi-final second leg with Chelsea, and the potential final, the Champions League last-16 first leg against Borussia Dortmund, the FA Cup fourth-round clash at Crystal Palace and a host of important Premier League games. The club posted on Twitter: "Following scans and clinical assessment, we can confirm that … [Read more...] about Tottenham hit by fresh injury blow ahead of Newcastle United clash
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Newcastle United transfer news: Rafa Benitez ready to walk and reaching ‘breaking point’ after failing to land targets
Rafa Benitez is prepared to walk away from Newcastle United if he doesn't sign the two players he wants this month, according to reports. The Magpies have been linked with several players during the January transfer window, but haven't been able to add to their squad.It has been well documented that Newcastle were chasing Atlanta United playmaker Miguel Almiron, while Benitez is also keen to sign another left-back.Yet, with the club languishing just above the relegation zone, any hopes that the Magpies will make a permanent signing appear to be fading, and it is believed the club are now exploring the foreign loan market.Fans have grown increasingly sick of Newcastle's transfer business and, despite the ever-increasing Premier League TV money, the Magpies made a reported £22million profit in the summer window.Benitez, too, has talked about his frustrations regarding transfer business and, according to a report in the Telegraph, the Newcastle boss has now reached 'breaking … [Read more...] about Newcastle United transfer news: Rafa Benitez ready to walk and reaching ‘breaking point’ after failing to land targets
Mike Ashley’s return to Newcastle United: The positives and negatives he hopefully saw against Cardiff City
Newcastle United owner Mike Ashley returned to St James' Park to watch Newcastle for the first time since the 2-1 victory over Bournemouth back in November. With a takeover seemingly on the cards, and other business interests taking priority, Ashley had been absent until the Chelsea game earlier this month. And his return to Tyneside to oversee a much needed victory saw the possibility of the Sports Direct owner and United manager Rafa Benitez opening up an avenue of dialogue - which may prove crucial with the transfer window closing in nine days time. Here's some things which Ashley hopefully noticed. The club really do have the most loyal fans United had won only one league game in nine, and came into the game against Cardiff with the joint worst home record across four top divisions in England. With no new faces yet to arrive at the club, the takeover all but dead in the water, United in the relegation zone at the time of the kick-off and Benitez's future far from positive - … [Read more...] about Mike Ashley’s return to Newcastle United: The positives and negatives he hopefully saw against Cardiff City
Rafa Benitez’s positive centre-back dilemma is major plus point of Newcastle United’s season
Newcastle United manager Rafa Benitez has a positive selection dilemma to make ahead of the FA Cup clash against Watford. For all that the team requires additions at left-back or in the number 10 role, they are spoilt for choice at center-back. With Florian Lejeune now back from injury, Benitez is beginning to properly implement his three at the back system - but even then still has to leave out two very competent centre-backs. Saturday's victory over Cardiff City saw Jamaal Lascelles, Fabian Schar and Lejeune line-up, with Federico Fernandez missing out due to illness, and Ciaran Clark on the bench. All five mentioned have at certain stages hit good form this season - with Fernandez arguably the most consistent, and Lejeune showing how talented he is despite only appearing for the first time this season in the last few weeks. In this week's Everything is Black and White Podcast Lee Ryder, Chris Waugh and Andrew Musgrove discuss the positive decision Benitez has to make plus the … [Read more...] about Rafa Benitez’s positive centre-back dilemma is major plus point of Newcastle United’s season
Elias Sorensen: Newcastle United loan signing ready for Blackpool challenge
New Blackpool signing Elias Sorensen says he is ready for the challenge of proving himself in League One after experiencing a whirlwind week. READ MORE: Terry McPhillips delighted to bring in-demand Newcastle striker to Blackpool The 19-year-old was confirmed as a Blackpool player yesterday on a loan deal until the end of the season from parent club Newcastle United.It comes just days after he netted his first international goal on his debut for Denmark U21s against Mexico.Sorensen, who has bagged an impressive 19 goals for Newcastle’s U23 side this season, then followed that up with a second goal as Denmark fell to a 2-1 defeat to the same team three days later during their training camp in Mexico City.Sørensen – the youngest player in Denmark’s U21 side – will hope his impressive start to his international career will have brought him into contention for this summer’s European Under-21 Championships.Terry McPhillips, meanwhile, will be hoping his … [Read more...] about Elias Sorensen: Newcastle United loan signing ready for Blackpool challenge