Newcastle United youngster Kell Watts is set for a spell on the sidelines after picking up an injury during the Magpies' pre-season trip to Austria earlier this month. The former Wigan defender has had a successful knee operation and faces an extended period out of action.
Watts, 22, was involved in Eddie Howe 's first-team squad for the summer camp and looked ready to challenge for a spot at the heart of the defence this season. However, taking to Instagram on Monday, the centre-back revealed he is 'absolutely gutted' to have suffered the injury setback.
"Was absolutely gutted to start pre season getting injured out in Austria but operation on my knee went well and back home smiling, ready to take each step on road back to playing!" Watts wrote.
