Jamaal Lascelles missed Newcastle United's win over Nottingham Forest after picking up a thigh injury in the warm-up at St. James' Park on Saturday afternoon. The Magpies captain was replaced on the substitutes bench by Paul Dummett after pulling up just moments before the Premier League opener.
Dan Burn and Fabian Schar were paired together at the heart of the defence as both Lascelles and new addition Sven Botman missed out against newly-promoted Forest. Howe will now assess the 28-year-old in the hope it is not a long-term problem.
Asked about Lascelles after the 2-0 win, the Newcastle boss admitted: "I don't know, I think he felt his thigh in the warm-up. I don't think he could fully sprint. I don't know if it's a pull or just some tightness so I'll have to speak with him."
