Joelinton injury update as Newcastle United offer positive verdict on Brazilian

Newcastle United star Joelinton left Turf Moor on crutches - but the Brazilian has not suffered a break to his right foot.

The South American wore a protective boot but United say he has only suffered a “deep laceration” and the measures were merely precautionary.

Newcastle boss Eddie Howe said after the 2-1 win at Burnley: “It didn’t look good. I could see by the way he went down, I thought ‘this could be serious’.

"Apparently, it’s a deep laceration. I think the doctor, initially when he saw him, could see part of his bone, so I think it was quite deep. We knew immediately we had to withdraw him, but he’s in good spirits in the dressing room. He had a boot on, and said he was OK, so that’s great news.”