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Newcastle latest: Burn and Joelinton to miss Liverpool curtain-raiser
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Newcastle boss Eddie Howe says it is unlikely that midfielder Joelinton will play again this season because of a knee injury.
With four games left to play, his absence could be a huge blow for Newcastle in their pursuit of Champions League football.
The Magpies are currently third in the Premier League table but just two points separate them from Nottingham Forest in sixth.
Joelinton, 28, missed last week’s
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Newcastle United midfielder Joelinton has signed a new long-term contract.
But Joelinton, who joined in a then-club record £40m deal from Hoffenheim in 2019, says moving to the club was the “best decision of my career”.
He is currently sidelined with a thigh injury and is not expected to return until next season.
“I always wanted to be here,” said Joelinton.
“I love playing
