Newcastle United face Strasbourg amid Joelinton injury news

Newcastle United prepared for their Premier League campaign with a pre-season friendly against RC Strasbourg at St James’ Park. Under new head coach Matthias Jaissle, the team has experienced mixed results in recent outings, including recent defeats to Everton and Bayer Leverkusen.

Ahead of the fixture, Jaissle confirmed that experienced midfielder Joelinton has sustained an injury during training. While the specific nature and extent of the injury have not been disclosed, the player is expected to miss several weeks, including the upcoming match against Liverpool.

The starting lineup for the match against Strasbourg featured players such as Dan Burn, Fabian Schär, and Bazoumana Touré, reflecting Jaissle’s tendency to integrate academy products and younger players into the squad.