The Newcastle and England left-back Lewis Hall has been ruled out for the rest of the season with a foot injury. The 20-year-old consulted a specialist for a problem sustained during the Premier League defeat by Liverpool last month and it has been decided that he needs surgery.
A club statement said: “Newcastle United defender Lewis Hall will miss the rest of the 2024-25 season after sustaining an injury to a bone in his foot. Following a scan and advice from a specialist, Lewis will undergo surgery before a period of rehabilitation with the club’s medical team. Everyone at Newcastle United wishes Lewis the very best with his surgery and recovery.”
The news is another blow to Eddie Howe in advance of the Carabao Cup final against Liverpool on 16 March. Anthony Gordon will miss the match at Wembley through suspension after being sent off during last weekend’s FA Cup defeat by Brighton.
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Hall has been one of Newcastle’s most dependable players this season, starting every Premier League game since late September. He made his senior debut for England in November.
