The best player for Newcastle United, Jacob Murphy, will have surgery after being sidelined by a shoulder injury.
Less than two weeks ago, during the 1-0 loss to Borussia Dortmund, the 28-year-old injured his shoulder. Murphy was sidelined for Newcastle’s next two matches against Wolves and Manchester United as the medical staff deliberated the best course of action.
The Magpies decided to attempt managing the situation rather than sending the 28-year-old for a surgery right away, and as a result, the winger was included back to the matchday squad for Saturday’s 1-0 victory against Arsenal.
But fifteen minutes after he started, Murphy’s shoulder gave way once more, and Matt Ritchie took his place. The former Norwich City player is expected to be sidelined for three months, according to United head coach Eddie Howe.
“We had a number of conversations with the medical staff when Jacob came to see me,” Howe remarked. “We believed that returning him to the pitch would be risky, but both he and the medical staff were willing to accept that risk.”
“We are certain that he will require surgery since we anticipated he may repeat the incident. However, there remained a possibility that he may overcome it and carry on playing and fitting for us. That’s a severe hit. It could take three months, but I’m not sure.
Murphy admitted that despite having to spend a lot of time on the bench, “Tonight was a risk I thought was worth taking to go out there and battle for my team! 3 major points.
Murphy wasn’t the only injured player to leave the game that night. Dan Burn had to be replaced at halftime by Tino Livramento when he landed awkwardly on his back.
Howe’s team continues to suffer from injury as Alexander Isak, Elliot Anderson, Sven Botman, Harvey Barnes, Matt Targett, and Javier Manquillo become unavailable in addition to the suspended Sandro Tonali.
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