Newcastle United: Newcastle United defender Lewis Hall has been ruled out for the remainder of the season after sustaining a foot injury.
The 20-year-old will have to undergo surgery after suffering the injury during Newcastle’s loss against Liverpool on February 27.
“Newcastle United defender Lewis Hall will miss the rest of the 2024/25 season after sustaining an injury to a bone in his foot. The 20-year-old was injured during the Magpies' Premier League fixture at Liverpool.
“Following a scan and advice from a specialist, Lewis will undergo surgery before a period of rehabilitation with the club's medical team. Everyone at Newcastle United wishes Lewis the very best with his surgery and recovery,” read the statement by the club.
This is a huge blow for Eddie Howe as the English head coach had used the services of Hall in every league game this season, and he was also a pivotal part in Newcastle’s run to the Carabao Cup final.
A product of Chelsea’s youth setup, Hall initially joined Newcastle on loan for the 2023-24 season and impacted the side by making 18 appearances in the league, which was enough for him to secure a permanent transfer to the Toons.
Newcastle currently sit in sixth place in the league table and are in a race to secure a top four spot this season. The Howe-led side sit three points behind fourth-placed Manchester City and can potentially make a dash for a spot in the Champions League next season.
A product of Chelsea’s youth setup, Hall initially joined Newcastle on loan for the 2023-24 season and impacted the side by making 18 appearances in the league, which was enough for him to secure a permanent transfer to the Toons.
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