Anthony Elanga
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Right Winger
Wide Forward
Apr 27, 2002 (24)
Both
5'10"
154 lb
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2026/2027 Premier League
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Making progress during break
Elanga (hamstring) is hopeful to take advantage of the extended international break to move closer to a full recovery, but his status remains uncertain ahead of upcoming league fixtures, per Dominic Scurr of Newcastle World.
Analysis: Elanga initially received good news as his muscular injury was not considered a severe issue, and he's still working towards rejoining full training sessions, having missed two league games so far. The attacker will try to reach an optimal fitness level after the break, though the Oct. 12 visit to Coventry might come too soon for him to see action. Meanwhile, Jacob Murphy could continue to fill in on the right wing.
Awaiting MRI results
Elanga (hamstring) is awaiting the results of an MRI to determine the severity of his injury, according to coach Matthias Jaissle. "No real update on Anthony, spoke with him now, he is heading for an MRI scan. We will get more clarity after that and hope it's not too serious. It is sad after the great start he had; he is a key strength in our squad; we want to stay positive"
Analysis: Elanga is already ruled out of Saturday's clash against Hull City and Sweden's upcoming international fixtures, but the exact length of his absence remains uncertain. A previous report suggested the hamstring injury could sideline him for six to eight weeks, though manager Matthias Jaissle indicated Newcastle United is still awaiting MRI results before establishing a firm timeline. Jacob Murphy should be among the primary candidates for increased minutes while Elanga is unavailable.
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