Unfortunately, former Everton winger Anthony Gordon will be unable to participate in the upcoming match against his former club on Tuesday night due to a red card he received during the previous game. The match is set to take place at St James’ Park and comes just days after Newcastle United’s thrilling 4-3 victory over West Ham United.
Gordon’s dismissal came in stoppage time after accumulating two yellow cards during the match. The first yellow was shown for a challenge on Mohammed Kudus, and the second for kicking the ball away while Newcastle was holding onto a narrow 4-3 lead. His absence will undoubtedly pose a challenge for manager Eddie Howe as he navigates his team through another competitive fixture.
The injury crisis at Newcastle only added to the drama of the last game, as captain Jamaal Lascelles and Emil Krafth were both forced off the field early due to injuries. Miguel Almiron, who was brought on as a substitute for the injured Tino Livramento, also had to be taken off due to injury, leaving the Magpies with a depleted squad.
Reflecting on the wave of injuries, Howe lamented, “It’s been the story of our season. Unfortunately, we were getting hit left right and centre today. We were 1-0 up and then Jamaal went off. Miggy goes off, Anthony is sent off, Tino goes off. It is a catalogue one after another but the players we brought on made a positive impact and that’s the beauty of our squad.” The unpredictable nature of injuries has placed added pressure on Howe to make adjustments and keep the team competitive in the face of adversity.
