Newcastle United’s pre-season woes continue as winger Anthony Gordon suffers an ankle injury during the team’s 2-0 defeat to Atletico Madrid.
Newcastle United’s struggles continued in their pre-season friendly against Atletico Madrid, with the team suffering a 2-0 defeat. The loss wasn’t the only concern for Eddie Howe’s side, as winger Anthony Gordon was forced off the field with an apparent injury.
Gordon, who plays as a forward for Newcastle United and the England national team, received urgent medical treatment on the field before hobbling off and heading straight into the dressing room.
The injury comes at a difficult time for Newcastle United, who have endured a torrid off-season.
Despite their best efforts, the team has been rejected by several transfer targets and has yet to win a pre-season game ahead of the 2025/26 campaign. Gordon’s absence would be a significant blow to the team’s attacking options, and fans are eagerly awaiting updates on his condition.
According to Eddie Howe, the injury appears to be an ankle problem, which was initially thought to be a muscle issue.
Fortunately, the news seems relatively positive, with Howe stating that it’s just a twist and the initial feeling is that Gordon should be okay. “We hope he’s ok. It’s an ankle problem. We initially thought it was a muscle. The good news is it’s just a twist. The initial feeling is he should be OK,” Howe said.
Gordon’s injury adds to the list of challenges Newcastle United is facing as they prepare for the new season. With Alexander Isak’s future uncertain and the team’s lack of pre-season wins, Howe’s side will need to overcome these hurdles to achieve success in the upcoming campaign.
