An explanation for the absence of Allan Saint-Maximin from Newcastle United’s latest matchday squad has been provided late on Saturday.
Eddie Howe’s troops are of course currently locked in action.
Amid a fine recent stretch of league form, the Magpies have turned their attentions towards matters in the FA Cup, making the trip to the Hillsborough Stadium for a meeting with Championship outfit Sheffield Wednesday.
As things stand with 45 minutes on the clock in Yorkshire, Newcastle have failed to find an all-important breakthrough in proceedings, with the two sides locked in a stalemate ahead of the 2nd-half getting underway.
And such struggles come with boss Eddie Howe having been unable to call on an important member of his attacking ranks.
As alluded to above, Allan Saint-Maximin was a late scratch from the Magpies squad which made its way to the Hillsborough Stadium on Saturday evening.
HOWAY NEWCASTLE! 👊
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— Newcastle United FC (@NUFC) January 7, 2023
An explanation for as much, though, has since been provided, with the reliable Craig Hope having confirmed that ASM is suffering from a bout of illness.
Allan Saint-Maximin is ill & not in NUFC squad. https://t.co/B0gY6klTlz
— Craig Hope (@CraigHope_DM) January 7, 2023
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