Liam Duckstein
Eddie Howe Signals Anthony Gordon Return Ahead of Newcastle vs Brighton
Newcastle United host Brighton & Hove Albion in the Premier League at St James’ Park on Saturday at 3pm. Manager Eddie Howe has provided a positive update on Anthony Gordon‘s availability after the winger returned to training following a hip injury.
Gordon missed Newcastle’s last two matches but participated in a full session on Wednesday ahead of the Brighton fixture. Howe confirmed the striker’s progression during his pre-match media duties.
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“Yeah, he did a session on Wednesday, part of the session on Wednesday,” Howe said. “Great to see him back and on the pitch. He’s obviously a player of huge quality and one that we’ve missed. We’ll make an assessment on his fitness closer to the game.”
The return of Newcastle‘s top scorer would provide a significant boost to their campaign. The club sits 14th in the Premier League table, eight points above the relegation zone with four matches remaining.
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Fabian Schar, Tino Livramento, and Emil Krafth remain sidelined through injury. Joelinton returns from a two-match suspension and will be available for selection.
Newcastle trail Brighton by eight points in sixth place. A victory would strengthen their position and provide cushion from the relegation battle.
Brighton Challenge Ahead
Howe acknowledged the difficult fixture ahead. “We’ve had some tough defeats against them recently. I think they’ve all been pretty tight games, but they’ve fallen the wrong way for us. So, yeah, I don’t think we can look back.”
The manager emphasized the need to move forward rather than dwell on past results. “You can look back at the games, obviously, from a tactical viewpoint, but in terms of the feeling, we need to look forward. And we need to use those past disappointments to spur us in this game.”