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The Newcastle United player will miss the Carabao Cup final - and the rest of the campaign
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Newcastle United were knocked out of the FA Cup after losing 2-1 to Brighton, after extra time, but it was a game that had consequences that will undoubtedly impact the rest of their season. Anthony Gordon was sent off after a lunging shove into Jan Paul van Hecke’s head, meaning he will miss Newcastle’s trip to Wembley when they face Liverpool in the Carabao Cup later this month. Alexander Isak was also substituted early as a precaution, with one other Newcastle player omitted from the matchday squad against Brighton. Full-back Lewis Hall will miss the rest of the season in a huge blow to Newcastle’s top-four hopes and trophy aspirations. The 20-year-old was injured in his side's 2-0 loss to Liverpool in late February. The club confirmed in a statement that Hall suffered an injury to a bone in his foot. The statement said: "Following a scan and advice from a specialist, Lewis will undergo surgery before a period of rehabilitation with the club’s medical team. " Hall has played 34 times for Newcastle this season, providing five assists. In Four Four Two’s opinion Hall has been one of the best left-backs in the league this season, providing relentless energy in attack and solidity in defence. Eddie Howe’s side face West Ham, when the Premier League returns this weekend, which will show how Newcastle attempt to navigate such a damaging injury. The best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week. Kieran Trippier was also substituted against Brighton with a suspected back injury, meaning Matt Targett is likely to start against West Ham, with Newcastle fans hoping that the experienced Trippier, who ranked at no. 16 in Four Four Two's list of the greatest ever British players to play abroad, is available for the Carabao Cup final. Newcastle have just four fully fit defenders remaining, with Sven Botman also an injury concern whilst Jamaal Lascelles is unlikely to return until the end of the season. These defensive worries, alongside Gordon’s suspension and Isak’s potential injury, leave Newcastle looking threadbare in the run-up to their second League Cup final in just three years. After being knocked out of the FA Cup, the League Cup remains Newcastle’s only realistic chance of silverware this season, with Hall’s injury and Gordon’s suspension certainly a significant barrier. Ben is currently studying for his NCTJ qualification with News Associates after graduating from Durham University. He is an avid Liverpool fan, lover of tactics and long-time enthusiast of Four Four Two’s quizzes. His favourite memories of being a journalist so far include his interview with musician Banners that featured in the Liverpool FC Programme, as well as Jurgen Klopp signing his article for his student newspaper on Klopp’s brilliant tenure at Anfield. When he does play football he plays as a bizarre striker/right-wing/right-back hybrid. How over half the Premier League could end up playing in Europe next season ‘There are a few reasons why Mohamed Salah might not win the Ballon d'Or - the voting process definitely takes that into account, so that may work against his chances’: Liverpool great John Aldridge on what’s holding Salah back from glory Real Madrid planning another major Bernabeu upgrade after £1. 5bn redevelopment has left it TOO SMALL to host 2030 World Cup final
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