Eddie Howe has explained Joelinton’s absence during Newcastle United’s 4-1 win over Fulham. The Magpies started without the Brazilian at Craven Cottage and Howe has now broken his silence on an injury suffered two weeks ago.
Speaking after the emphatic away win, Howe said: “Joelinton picked up a knee injury against Bournemouth (before the international break), and hadn’t trained. He wanted to be involved, the type of character that he is.”
But Howe made it clear why he didn’t risk him.
