'Could be part of the travelling squad' - Injury expert now drops big NUFC update before Everton

An injury expert has now dropped some big Newcastle United news involving Federico Fernandez ahead of the clash with Everton.

The Shields Gazette journalist Dominic Scurr revealed on Tuesday afternoon that Fernandez, Joe Willock and Callum Wilson were ‘involved’ in training this week after missing their last few games through injury.

Fernandez has not actually featured at St. James’ Park since the 1-0 win at home to Burnley in the Premier League back in December, although he has been on the bench three times since (Transfermarkt).

Taking to Twitter, Ben Dinnery, who runs the Premier Injuries website, has claimed that Fernandez could now return to the squad for their match against the Merseyside club:

“Federico Fernandez has been training normally and could be part of the travelling squad to Everton.”

It would be a boost for Eddie Howe and his squad if Fernandez is able to travel, especially given doubts for some other players like Joelinton and Jonjo Shelvey.

He currently averages more blocks per game in the Premier League than any of his teammates, while he also ranks highly in terms of average clearances, passes and pass success rate per appearance (WhoScored).

Nonetheless, the 33-year-old also brings leadership qualities both off of the pitch as well as on it, and has even captained his team on a couple of occasions already this season.

Even if he is left on the bench, he will no doubt be an influence from the touchline and in the dressing rom.

In other news, find out which huge injury blow NUFC have now received here!

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