Lewis Hall of Newcastle to Undergo Surgery, Out for Season
Synopsis
Newcastle United's Lewis Hall faces surgery for a foot injury, sidelining him for the entire season. The 20-year-old defender has been a key player this season under Eddie Howe, impacting the team's performance significantly.
Key Takeaways
Lewis Hall is out for the season due to a foot injury.
He will undergo surgery and rehabilitation.
Hall played a vital role in Newcastle's campaign this season.
Newcastle aims for a top-four finish in the Premier League.
They are set to face Liverpool in the Carabao Cup final.
Newcastle, March 5 (NationPress) Newcastle United defender Lewis Hall will not return for the rest of the season due to a foot injury he sustained during a match against Liverpool on February 27.
The 20-year-old player requires surgery following his injury during the Premier League game.
“Lewis Hall will miss the entire 2024/25 season after injuring a bone in his foot during the Magpies' match at Liverpool.
“Following a scan and a consultation with a specialist, Lewis will undergo surgery and then enter a rehabilitation phase with the club's medical team. Everyone at Newcastle United wishes him the best for his surgery and recovery,” the club's statement conveyed.
This is a significant setback for Eddie Howe, as the English head coach has relied on Hall in every league match this season, and he played a crucial role in Newcastle's journey to the Carabao Cup final.
A product of Chelsea's youth academy, Hall originally joined Newcastle on loan for the 2023-24 season, making 18 league appearances, which led to a permanent transfer.
Newcastle currently holds the sixth position in the league and is competing for a top-four finish this season. They are three points behind fourth-place Manchester City and are in contention for a Champions League spot next season.
With a trip to Wembley scheduled for the Carabao Cup final against Liverpool on March 16, the Toons were eliminated from the FA Cup in the fifth round by Brighton & Hove Albion, thanks to a late extra-time goal from Danny Welbeck.
