Newcastle Set to Be a Man Light Against Manchester City Due to Eczema
Newcastle United are set to be without one of their first-team players for their clash with Manchester City on Saturday, and it’s not due to injury or suspension. According to Eddie Howe, Matt Targett will miss the game due to a flare-up of eczema.
Targett has been nursing the condition for the past couple of weeks, and despite trying to get him back to training, Howe confirmed that he won’t play this weekend. This is a significant blow for Newcastle, who are already facing a tough task against Manchester City.
The 29-year-old full-back has struggled with injuries in the past, missing 35 games last season with hamstring and Achilles issues. He’s still yet to make an appearance since October 2023 and hasn’t featured in a matchday squad since January.
Despite impressing on his initial loan spell in the North East, Targett has found it hard to cement himself in the starting eleven ever since he completed the £15m permanent move. This could be an opportunity for other players to step up and stake a claim for a starting spot.
Newcastle will be desperate to bounce back from their 3-1 defeat to Fulham in their last game, and Howe will be hoping that his side can put in a stronger performance against Manchester City. The return of Sandro Tonali to the squad is a major boost, and with no European football to contend with, this simply has to be a strong season for Newcastle given the investment.
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