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Alexander Isak and Guimaraes react to Newcastle teammate’s devastating injury update
Aasif Rahman
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Newcastle striker Isak and midfielder Bruno Giimaraes
Aasif Rahman
Wed 12 March 2025 8:11, UK
Newcastle have four key players ruled out for the massive Carabao Cup final against Liverpool, and one injury update sparked reactions from teammates.
Newcastle took a step toward Champions League qualification with a crucial win over West Ham on 10 March, but now all focus shifts to the Carabao Cup final on Sunday (16 March).
Harvey Barnes impressed Newcastle fans with his performance against the Hammers, and with Anthony Gordon suspended for the final, the forward is likely to step in as his replacement.
However, Eddie Howe’s squad will also be without Sven Botman, Jamal Lascelles, and Lewis Hall for the final. One player’s latest update on his availability drew plenty of reactions from his teammates.
Newcastle last three results Win/Lose/Draw
West Ham 0-1 Newcastle Win
Newcastle 1-2 Brighton Loss
Liverpool 2-0 Newcastle Loss
Newcastle last three results in all competitions
Lewis Hall undergoes surgery and is ruled out for Newcastle’s season
Newcastle confirmed that Hall has been ruled out for the remainder of the season after suffering an ankle injury and the Newcastle defender took to Instagram to share an update with fans following his surgery.
He wrote: “Still absolutely devastated to not be out there with the lads at such a crucial part of the season. Surgery was a success and now time to rest, recover and support the boys. Thank you for all the messages over the past week, can’t wait to be back out there ready for next season.”
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Hall’s teammates showed their support, with Bruno Guimaraes commenting: “Good recovery my G” Fabian Schar writing “You’ll be back” and Jacob Murphy adding: “Back better than ever Lewy H.” Other players, including Alexander Isak and Callum Wilson, also reacted by liking the post.
Guimaraes had previously sent Hall a message when the club confirmed his injury, but he once again joined his teammates in showing solidarity. Newcastle fans were equally disheartened with Hall’s injury, with the squad already dealing with multiple setbacks ahead of the Carabao Cup final.
Eddie Howe faces selection dilemma ahead of Carabao Cup final against Liverpool
Eddie Howe at Newcastle United
Eddie Howe has had another impressive season at Newcastle (Credit: Imago)
Newcastle’s hopes of ending their long wait for silverware, having not won a major trophy since 1955, continue to face challenges with multiple setbacks.
Eddie Howe may have already given a clue as to how his side will line up against Liverpool, with Tino Livramento slotting in at left-back and Kieran Trippier operating on the right during their win over West Ham.
Despite calls for Howe to rest key players like Isak and Guimaraes ahead of the final, both featured in the latest match. Their involvement could be a crucial fitness boost ahead of Sunday’s showdown at Wembley on 16 March.
