Newcastle United injuries: Brazilian midfielder Joelinton took to social media to issue an update following surgery on his thigh.
Joelinton, a Newcastle United midfielder, has promised to be ‘back soon’ after surgery on a thigh injury sidelined him till the end of the season.
The Brazilian sustained the injury during a 3-0 win against Sunderland earlier this month. Joelinton was initially expected to be out for at least six weeks, but a decision was made for the midfielder to undergo surgery, potentially ending his season early.
Following the operation, Joelinton posted a message on Instagram which read: “Today begins another challenge in my life and career, and it is with tears in my eyes and a smile on my face that I am writing this.
“But a challenge that I will overcome as I have already overcome many others, today begins another beginning in which I will dedicate myself and do my best to recover well and get back to doing what I love in the best way possible. Thank you everyone for your love and support! I’ll be back soon 🙌🏽.”
Joelinton’s message was welcomed with a tremendous show of solidarity from many of his Newcastle teammates, most notably his fellow Brazilian Bruno Guimaraes, who responded (translated from Portuguese): “It will come back stronger brother!! Good head. We will be together till the end ❤️.”
Joelinton’s injury leaves Guimaraes as just one of three fit and available midfielders for Newcastle heading into Saturday’s FA Cup fourth round match at Fulham (7pm kick-off). Geordie duo Sean Longstaff and Lewis Miley are the other two expected to line-up alongside Guimaraes at Craven Cottage.
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