Newcastle United's Allan Saint-Maximin is set for a further spell on the treatment table after yet another hamstring setback in recent days. The Frenchman just can't seem to shake the problem that has left him sidelined for six games this term, with Eddie Howe promising caution with the attacker going forward.
Saint-Maximin's absence is a huge blow for the Magpies but is even more devastating given both the 25-year-old's early season form and the extra work Howe put in with the attacker over the summer. Speaking during pre-season, the Newcastle boss admitted he had used the break to work closely with Saint-Maximin in the hope this would be the campaign the winger kicked on and found his groove in front of goal.
“We've worked really hard with Maxi during pre-season. He's trained well," Howe said back in August. "He's delivered everything that we've asked him to deliver. You know, we've pushed him physically. He's responded. So I'm hoping for a very, very good season."
