Newcastle United have been rocked by a fresh injury blow after Matt Targett was ruled out with an injury before today's game against Leeds.
The former Southampton left-back was not named on the bench and it has emerged he has been suffering with a heel injury. The defender left the ground in a protective boot after taking in the 0-0 draw against Leeds from the sidelines.
After the game, manager Eddie Howe said: "Matt Targett has a heel problem.
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"He's been managing it for a couple of months, and it’s got to the point where it’s too painful for him to carry on.
"When I say a couple of months, I’m including the (World Cup) break in that as well.
"So, yes, disappointing. "I think he’s going to be out for a period of time, I’m not 100% sure how long at the moment. "It’s a nasty injury."
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