Shola back in training, Guti’s thigh ok for Preston clash.
Posted on November 19th, 2009 | 11 Comments |
News has come in from Newcastle United’s official website that Tyneside’s messiest hitman, Shola Ameobi, will definitely be returning to training next week after the big lump went and knacked his foot while getting into the swing of what could have been the most prolific scoring period of his career so far.
Chris Hughton announced in slightly more diplomatic terms:
“Shola will train with the reserves on Monday before joining in with the rest of the squad on Tuesday after Preston.
“He has made good progress and we’re delighted to welcome him back. It was disappointing for Shola to miss out after the start he had.
“But he’ll be looking to get back to that level and we certainly hope he can because he was excellent for us during those first few weeks.”
Guti’s thigh.
On Gutierrez, who picked up a thigh strain in Newcastle’s 3-1 win over Peterborough and was slightly doubtful, Hughton commented:
“Jonas is fine and will be in the squad. It was a minor problem he had but we’re happy he’s OK now.”
be glad to have him back