Official Newcastle United injury update – VERY positive news ahead of Leeds match | OneFootball

An official Newcastle United injury update on Friday.

Eddie Howe talking to journalists.

The NUFC Head Coach hoping to see the team get their first win of the season.

Newcastle United heading to Elland Road on Saturday, a 5.30pm kick-off against Leeds United.

Eddie Howe giving this Newcastle United injury update.

Pointers as to availability for this Leeds match.

Official Newcastle United injury update from Eddie Howe – 29 August 2025:

Joelinton

Midfielder is definitely not available for the Leeds match BUT Eddie Howe hopes he’s back for the Wolves home game in 15 days time.

Sandro Tonali

Eddie Howe says the Italian midfielder has a chance of facing Leeds tomorrow.

Fabian Schar

The defender IS available to play at Leeds after observing concussion protocols, despite it having been widely reported he would be missing on Saturday.

Anthony Gordon

Will miss Leeds and the following two Premier League games after his suspension.

Nick Woltemade

Striker is having his medical this morning and the signing would need to be registered by 12 noon for him to be available at Leeds. Eddie Howe says it is possible but unlikely.

Newcastle United upcoming match schedule:

Saturday 30 August – Leeds v Newcastle (5.30pm) Sky Sports

Saturday 13 September – Newcastle v Wolves (3pm)

Saturday 20 September – Bournemouth v Newcastle (3pm)

Sunday 28 September– Newcastle v Arsenal (4.30pm) Sky Sports

Sunday 5 October– Newcastle v Forest (2pm) Sky Sports

Saturday 18 October – Brighton v Newcastle (3pm)