Newcastle United’s Dwight Gayle may have brushed off a hamstring problem, if the club’s training photos from today are any indication.
Dwight Gayle appeared to train as normal ahead of Newcastle United’s trip to Liverpool on Saturday.
The Newcastle marksman limped out of last week’s 2-2 draw at Bournemouth with a hamstring problem and The Shields Gazette reported today that he was a doubt for the visit to Anfield.
However, Gayle, who scored twice at the Vitality Stadium, was clearly among those to have trained under Rafael Benitez today in what could be an indication that he is okay to face the Reds.
Such is United’s lack of goalscorers, Gayle might be Benitez’s most important player at the moment and the Spanish manager may not risk him on Merseyside unless he is 100% fit.
Gayle has netted five goals in 25 Premier League games this season and, with Islam Slimani missing until the end of March potentially, Newcastle can’t afford to hang their survival hopes on Joselu.
In all likelyhood, it won’t make a huge difference who starts at Liverpool, considering Jurgen Klopp’s side are absolutely brilliant at the moment.
The emphasis for Newcastle might be on defence, with the Reds hitting over 100 goals in all competitions this season.
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