Newcastle United Suffers Key Midfielder Injuries, Multiple Suspensions After Liverpool Defeat

Newcastle United faced a tough 3-2 defeat against Liverpool, compounded by significant injury setbacks to key players Sandro Tonali, Joelinton, and Fabian Schar, as well as a suspension to Anthony Gordon. Tonali suffered a painful arm injury, Joelinton appeared to have a leg or groin issue, and Schar was diagnosed with a concussion, all raising concerns about their availability for the upcoming match against Leeds United. Manager Eddie Howe described the injuries as genuine and potentially lengthy absences, noting the impact on a squad already stretched by suspensions and other issues. Gordon received a straight red card for serious foul play and will miss the next three games, further depleting Newcastle's options, especially with striker Alexander Isak currently unavailable amid transfer uncertainty. Despite the valiant effort shown by the team, including fighting back from a two-goal deficit with 10 men, these setbacks present significant challenges for Newcastle in their early season campaign. Howe emphasized the emotional and physical toll of the match, calling it a "pretty bad day" for the club.