Report provides fitness update on Newcastle United’s Matt Ritchie

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Matt Ritchie has not featured for Newcastle United since August, after injury struck.

According to the Shields Gazette, Matt Ritchie could be fit enough to feature for Newcastle United at the weekend.

Ritchie has not been in a Newcastle squad since August, after injury struck.

But the Scot has returned to training now, and looks in good shape.

Newcastle boss Steve Bruce could now turn to Ritchie at the weekend, as the Magpies prepare for their match against Wolves.

Ritchie looks likely to start from the bench as Newcastle will not want to rush him back, but his return will be a boost to Bruce’s side.

Bruce has only spoken positively about Ritchie’s attitude during his time at Newcastle, and he is a player that the experienced boss rates really highly.

The £10 million man (Daily Mirror) began this season in Newcastle’s starting line-up, and it would not be a huge surprise if he won his spot back sooner rather than later, now he is fit again.

Newcastle will be desperate to pick up three points at the weekend, as they slipped back into the relegation zone at the weekend.