Allan Saint-Maximin insists he will be 'back soon' as the Newcastle United forward shared an injury update on social media. The Magpies' number 10 has missed the last two fixtures after picking up a hamstring injury in the draw at Wolves.
Saint-Maximin has been in impressive form so far this season, and delivered a standout display in the thrilling home encounter with Manchester City. The 25-year-old tormented Kyle Walker and registered two assists, while also drawing the foul for Kieran Trippier's free-kick in the 3-3 draw.
Saint-Maximin followed this performance with a stunning last-gasp equaliser at Molineux. The Magpies looked to be heading towards their first defeat of the season, only for the forward to emphatically volley beyond Jose Sa to ensure the points were shared.
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However, Saint-Maximin looked to be struggling with a hamstring complaint in the closing stages of the 1-1 draw. The former Nice attacker was subsequently absent for the clashes with Liverpool and Crystal Palace.
Eddie Howe had suggested late decisions would be made on both Bruno Guimaraes and Saint-Maximin ahead of Saturday's draw with the Eagles, but neither were included in the matchday squad. The head coach's suggestion hints that the influential duo should be in contention for the trip to West Ham next Saturday.
This seems to have been backed up by Saint-Maximin, judging by his update on Instagram on Sunday morning. The Newcastle forward shared a picture of himself seemingly undergoing oxygen therapy in a hyperbaric chamber, along with the caption 'no day off back soon'.
The Magpies currently sit 11th in the table, but have not won in the Premier League since the opening-day victory over Nottingham Forest. Howe's side face an away clash against the Hammers and then host Bournemouth before the international break.
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