Eddie Howe is considering removing Joelinton from Newcastle’s starting line up after his drink-drive arrest.
The Brazilian star is facing a court appearance this month after being stopped at 1.30am on Thursday after a night out. Joelinton has held talks with Howe and is ”extremely remorseful”, and Howe says it is not certain he will pick him to face Fulham on Sunday at St James’ Park.
Newcastle’s Saudi ownership group have been informed of the incident, and Howe says he will be left to deal with the fall-out his own way. And the whole Newcastle squad could now be put through extra training to raise their awareness of driving issues including not using mobile phones at the wheel.