Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe has indicated that Allan Saint-Maximin’s injury is not serious.
The winger’s non-appearance at West Ham caused alarm within the fanbase before the 1-1 draw at the London Stadium.
But Howe hopes to welcome him back soon.
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Howe said: “He got a kick on his calf against Villa – I think you saw him limping towards the end of the game.
“He didn’t train this week.
“We hoped he’d been fit, but, obviously, he didn’t make the game.
“Hopefully nothing too serious, but it was enough to keep him out today.”
Reflecting on the point against the Hammers, Howe said: “I’m satisfied with the point, but frustrated it maybe wasn’t more,” said United’s head coach.
“The way we started the game was excellent.
“The only disappointment for me was that we only got one goal – there was more in it for us.
“Although we dominated they still had a threat in the game.
“That’s what West Ham can do to you.
“We’re disappointed that the free-kick was poorly defended from our perspective.
"That’s a frustration, but the character and response was there.
“With the balls we put into the box, it should have been more.”
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