NEWCASTLE NEWS

Ryan Fraser - Out with twisted ankle Fraser twisted his ankle over the international break and while it's not overly serious, he'll miss Saturday's trip to Man United, according to manager Steve Bruce.

Impact Fraser was seen in crutches over the break and this update is somewhat positive on his status going forward. Of course, he's played just 27 minutes in the first three matches and hasn't had much of a role for Newcastle.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Callum Wilson - Out against Man United Wilson hasn't recovered from a thigh strain and will miss Saturday's trip to Manchester United, according to manager Steve Bruce.

Impact It's a massive blow for Newcastle that Wilson hasn't recovered from a strain suffered just before the break. That could mean this is a month-long injury and he'll miss more matches, pointing to likely starts for Joelinton ahead.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

After all the hype, Ronaldo set for 1st game back at Man U

Cristiano Ronaldo is set to make the first appearance in his second spell at Manchester United in the Premier League game against Newcastle on Saturday

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ryan Fraser - Picks up possible foot injury Fraser has withdrawn from the Scotland national team and was seen in a protective boot leaving the team hotel, according to talkSPORT.

Impact Early reports had Fraser as a simple withdrawal from the team and this is the first update about a possible injury. Already a bench player for Newcastle, the oft-injured winger looks to face a bigger uphill battle if he wants minutes this season. He's played just 27 minutes through the first three matches after starting nine matches last campaign.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sancho to miss England's upcoming World Cup qualifiers

England will not play Jadon Sancho in its World Cup qualifiers against Andorra and Poland after the Manchester United forward sustained what the national team described as a “minor...

SEPTEMBER 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ashley's Newcastle are cheap and joyless. They could have been economical, smart - even fun Nobody wants Newcastle to risk their future and yet they have done precisely that with their inactivity this summer. There's a lot wrong...

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Newcastle United signing Santiago Munoz leaves door open to choosing USMNT over Mexico ' MLSSoccer.com In an interview with ESPN's Herculez Gomez on Tuesday, newly minted Newcastle United forward Santiago Munoz left the door open to choosing t...

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Newcastle, Wolves, Watford could have players banned as part of FIFA sanctions Newcastle United, Wolves and Watford could be sanctioned by FIFA for not releasing players for their upcoming international matches.Newcastl...

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Emil Krafth - Lacking game time Krafth has started just one of Newcastle's opening three matches.

Impact Krafth drew the start on opening day but has not featured since for Newcastle. The right back seems to have fallen behind Jacob Murphy in the pecking order at Newcastle.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ciaran Clark - Not seen after Matchday One Clark has made just one start through the opening three games for Newcastle this season.

Impact Clark started the opening game of the season but hasn't featured since for Newcastle. The defender seems set to continue in a backup role for the Magpies unless an injury to one of the centerbacks ahead of him forces his way into the lineup.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sean Longstaff - Just one start so far Longstaff has made just one start through Newcastle's opening three fixtures.

Impact Longstaff has primarily been used as a substitute but did start in Newcastle's most recent match before the international break. The midfielder is tied for the team-high with 11 tackles despite seeing just limited minutes so far.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jamaal Lascelles - Started last two games Lascelles has started two of Newcastle's three matches to open the season.

Impact Lascelles was rested for Newcastle's opener against West Ham but has started and played 90 minutes in each of their last two games. The defender should continue in a starting role as the club captain.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Fabian Schar - Two starts so far Schar has started two of Newcastle's opening three games in the new season.

Impact Schar missed out on opening day but has started Newcastle's past two fixtures, playing 90 minutes in both games. The defender has the second highest amount of clearances on the team through three games.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Federico Fernandez - Started all three games Fernandez has started all three games for Newcastle to open the season.

Impact Fernandez has been locked into a starting role thus far, playing 258 of a possible 270 minutes. The defender leads Newcastle with eight blocks and 17 clearances through the opening three games.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Everton sign former Newcastle striker Salomon Rondon Everton have completed the free transfer signing of Salomon Rondon from Dalian Professional.The 31-year-old has signed a two-year deal and j...

AUGUST 31, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

'Back where I belong': Ronaldo completes return to Man U

Cristiano Ronaldo has completed his return to Manchester United after 12 years, saying the club always had "a special place in my heart.”

AUGUST 31, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Brazil frustrated by EPL; Argentina, Colombia bring players

Brazil is waiting for nine footballers based in England to arrive for World Cup qualifiers this week

AUGUST 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Joseph Willock - Fails to take shot in draw Willock had four tackles (two won) and an interception in Saturday's 2-2 draw against Southampton.

Impact The form Willock found last season appears to be gone, as he's managed no shots and one chance created in two starts. A repeat of last season's production was always going to be hard to come by given his position in Newcastle's midfield, something that doesn't lead to consistent fantasy numbers.

AUGUST 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jacob Murphy - Assists against Southampton Murphy assisted to go with two shots (one on target), five inaccurate crosses and six tackles (two won) in Saturday's 2-2 draw against Southampton.

Impact Murphy had a nice cross on the goal to Callum Wilson, something he's done a couple times every match this season. While the matchups have been favorable, Murphy has had a nice start with five shots, 11 crosses and 11 tackles in three games.

AUGUST 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Matt Ritchie - Takes three corners in draw Ritchie had one chance created, three inaccurate crosses and three corners in Saturday's 2-2 draw against Southampton.

Impact Ritchie had a somewhat disappointed fantasy performance Saturday after racking up 21 crosses in the prior two contests. He struggled to get up the field consistently, partly because Newcastle were focused on the counterattack en route to just 36 percent of possession.

AUGUST 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Allan Saint-Maximin - Bags goal against Saints Saint-Maximin scored from two shots and two chances created in Saturday's 2-2 draw against Southampton.

Impact Saint-Maximin continues to be a menace for opposing back lines and most relevant is that he's gone a full 90 in each of the first three matches. Now with a break, he's expected to continue in this role. The downside is that this was his first shot on target and it came from a rebound, meaning it's not something to rely on.

AUGUST 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Freddie Woodman - Makes four saves in 2-2 draw Woodman made four saves in Saturday's 2-2 draw against Southampton.

Impact Woodman was set for a win, but a late penalty turned the day sour for Newcastle. He's made four saves in two of his three starts, allowing eight goals, and there's a slight chance Karl Darlow will be ready to return after the break, pushing Woodman to the bench.

AUGUST 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Callum Wilson - Battling thigh strain Wilson played through a thigh strain and was forced to come off in the 69th minute of Saturday's match against Southampton. According to manager Steve Bruce, "We don't know (how ba...

Impact Wilson went down with the issue sometime in the first half, but he continued on to get the opening goal. He's battled numerous muscle injuries since joining the side and will now have two weeks to recover over the break. If not, Joelinton will likely be asked to start up front.

AUGUST 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

St James' Park turned on Bruce, but does that actually matter? Newcastle are up and limping, in a familiar, desperate cycle. The crowd turned on Bruce on Saturday but will it change anything?

AUGUST 30, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Callum Wilson - Comes off injured against Southampton Wilson was subbed out of Saturday's draw against Southampton in the 69th minute after suffering a thigh injury.

Impact It is unclear whether Wilson will be forced to miss additional game time due to his injury, but with the international break coming up he has a few weeks to heal before Watford's next game.

AUGUST 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE