Eddie Howe says Newcastle United will be without midfielder Joelinton for “weeks not months” due to a knee injury. The 28-year-old was withdrawn in the second half of his side’s defeat to Fulham on Saturday and subsequently missed Wednesday’s Carabao Cup semi-final victory over Arsenal.

Newcastle midfielder Joelinton is a doubt for the second leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final second leg against Arsenal. Joelinton was forced off during Saturday’s defeat to Fulham with a knee injury and was later spotted in a knee brace.

Newcastle United Suffer Huge Injury Blow Ahead of Arsenal Semi-Final Clash by Tyrone Johnson on Feb 4, 2025 for EPLindex.com

Manager Eddie Howe confirmed that Joelinton is "a doubt" for Newcastle’s Carabao Cup semi-final second leg against Arsenal on Wednesday.

Newcastle boss Eddie Howe has revealed midfielder Joelinton is a doubt for Wednesday's Carabao Cup semi-final second leg clash against Arsenal. The Gunners travel to St James' Park knowing they must overturn a 2-0 deficit from the first leg,

Eddie Howe is sweating over the fitness of Newcastle United midfielder Joelinton ahead of the crucial Carabao Cup semi-final against Arsenal. The Gunners travel to St James’ Park on Wednesday night looking to overturn a two-goal deficit and book their place in the final.