Newcastle United captain Jamaal Lascelles has suffered a significant ACL injury, ruling him out of action for six to nine months. Lascelles ruptured the ACL in his right knee during the team's recent 4-3 Premier League victory over West Ham United on Saturday. The injury was confirmed by Newcastle United, stating that Lascelles is scheduled to undergo surgery next week. This injury is a considerable setback for Newcastle, especially since Sven Botman, another key centre-back for the team, has also sustained an ACL injury twice recently. With only Schar remaining as a primary centre-back, the team faces a challenging period ahead.
Another huge blow for #NUFC, with Jamaal Lascelles now out long term with an ACL injury, the same problem that Sven Botman has suffered (twice). Really feel for Lascelles, & for Eddie Howe & #NUFC, who have only Schar as an out-&-out centre-back now. Howe said yesterday that…
Newcastle United captain Jamaal Lascelles will miss between six & nine months of action after suffering an ACL injury early in Newcastle’s 4-3 Premier League victory over West Ham United... #NUFC More from @GeorgeCaulkin ⤵️ https://t.co/vdhSDyBxhi
meanwhile at the newcastle medical centre https://t.co/Btn0rPhJJD https://t.co/JBD9H4N1Ob
🤯 Newcastle captain Jamaal Lascelles sustains ACL injury, out for up to nine months. #NUFC 🤯 https://t.co/a0BFROLiB7
BREAKING: Newcastle have confirmed captain Jamaal Lascelles ruptured his ACL against West Ham on Saturday and will be out for up to nine months ❌ https://t.co/erGoLOPC55
BREAKING: Jamaal Lascelles ruled out for 6-9 months with ruptured ACL. The exact same injury Sven Botman received two weeks ago; Lascelles set to be operated on next week. Massive blow for #NUFC missing both centre backs until potentially next year. https://t.co/xWKMEz6ajM
Newcastle United can confirm that club captain Jamaal Lascelles suffered a rupture to the ACL in his right knee during Saturday’s victory over West Ham United. After seeing a specialist consultant, he is expected to undergo surgery next week and will be out for 6-9 months.… https://t.co/QjXuC9S2zr