Newcastle United are preparing for their upcoming Premier League clash with Brighton & Hove Albion, but Anthony Gordon was notably absent from recent training images.
Manager Eddie Howe is hoping a full week of preparation will help his side bounce back from a poor run of form.
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Newcastle have struggled in recent weeks, losing five consecutive matches and slipping into the lower half of the table.
Gordon, who has been sidelined with a hip issue, did not feature in training photos, though he is still expected to return in time for the weekend fixture.
Howe had previously confirmed the injury was not serious but had ruled him out of the previous match.
Young talents step up in training
In Gordon’s absence, Newcastle have called up two academy prospects to train with the senior squad.
Rory Finneran and Mason Miley were both involved, continuing Howe’s approach of integrating youth players into first-team sessions.
Elsewhere, Joelinton has returned to training following suspension, offering a boost ahead of the Brighton clash, reports Shields Gazette.
However, concerns remain over the fitness of Tino Livramento and Fabian Schar, who are still being assessed.
With Newcastle aiming to end their poor run and climb the table, Saturday’s match presents a crucial opportunity to regain momentum.
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