Newcastle United skipper Jamaal Lascelles has broken his silence after being ruled out for the remainder of the campaign. The Magpies defender has a calf issue which will keep him sidelined for around six weeks after only a handful of appearances this term.
Lascelles played in the defeats at Liverpool and Manchester City in the Premier League but impressed with his displays after being replaced by Sven Botman and Fabian Schar in Eddie Howe's defensive pecking order. Fans also respected his commitment to the cause after picking up two yellow cards on separate occasions despite not being on the pitch.
"Unfortunately, since I last wrote for the programme, I've picked up a calf problem which will probably see me out for five or six weeks," said Lascelles in Sunday's matchday programme. "But I'll still be at every game, supporting the boys. It's a real shame, but I'm confident I'll have a speedy recovery.
