Set for long-term absence Pope will be out of action for 4-5 months due to his shoulder injury, Mike McGrath of The Daily Telegraph reports Monday. Impact Pope's long-term absence will open the door for Martin Dubravka to make his first Premier League start of the season, having featured just once for the club against Manchester United in the Carabao Cup on Nov. 1. Fortunately for Newcastle, the club also has veteran Loris Karius under contract, so they shouldn't need to pursue another keeper during the upcoming transfer window. For his part, Pope has earned six clean sheets in 19 PL and UCL outings this season while conceding just 19 goals.
DECEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE