Huge Joelinton update as wife drops new injury hint after Brazil call

Despite a very promising display on Monday night, our defeat against Liverpool looks to have took a heavy toll on our squad.

It's hard to imagine us losing the game with Alexander Isak in the squad, or with Anthony Gordon keeping himself from getting sent off just before halftime.

But we were also dealt with some terrible luck with in-game injuries, as each of Sandro Tonali, Fabian Schar and Joelinton were forced off with a  shoulder issue, suspected concussion and potential groin injury respectively.

And in the case of Joelinton, there were initial fears that he could have re-aggravated the same injury which prematurely ended his campaign earlier in the year. But it may look like we have nothing to worry about for the time being...

Positive injury update on Newcastle star

Speaking on Instagram on Tuesday, Joelinton's wife Thays provided a positive update on the midfielder's fitness after he was forced off during the second half at St James' Park.

Posting online earlier today, she said:

"And to answer everyone together, it’s not serious! It’s nothing to do with surgery!"

"Muscular injury and he will be 100% in a few days, unfortunately not in time to go defend the Brazilian National Team!"

Judging by Thays' words, it looks like that definitely rules out Joelinton for the trip to Elland Road on Saturday, as well as being an option for Carlo Ancelotti over the international break, but fingers crossed he's back in for the next home game against Wolves.

Who steps in for Joelinton for Leeds United clash?

Bruno Guimaraes put in a truly excellent performance against the Reds on Monday night, but just who will partner him for the upcoming game against Leeds?

All signs would point to Lewis Miley in defensive midfield and Jacob Ramsey playing alongside Bruno, as both made positive cameos in the Liverpool game.

Though Joe Willock recently returned to the squad after his injury pre-season, and Howe likely trusts him as a more attacking option whilst he gets Ramsey up to speed.