As revealed by Times journalist George Caulkin, Newcastle United fear midfielder Vurnon Anita will miss up to ‘2+ months’ after an injury picked up against Brentford over the course of the weekend.
The Dutchman has been a regular under Rafa Benitez in his promotion charge this season, largely operating as his first choice right-back, such is the nature of his versatility. After being brought on for the injured Isaac Hayden, he was then stretchered off at Griffin Park with ankle ligament damage.
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In better news, however, Caulkin has also revealed Hayden’s ailment is not overly serious and there is reportedly an outside chance the former Arsenal ace could make a return against Rotherham this weekend.
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Also, top scorer Dwight Gayle is only expected to miss 2-3 weeks after he limped off against the Bees, which is a monumental boost to Benitez’s title tilt on Tyneside. Potentially, the Championship’s top scorer could make a return for the huge clash with Brighton and Hove Albion later this month.
