Joelinton has been suspended for how long? Newcastle’s star ‘plays on the edge,’ but he faces a suspension after earning his tenth yellow card of the season in Manchester City’s loss.
Newcastle will be without Joelinton for the rest of the season after he received a yellow card against Manchester City.
The Brazilian was booked for the eighth time this season during the Magpies’ 2-0 loss at the Etihad Stadium and will now be forced to sit out while serving a suspension.
Joelinton will be missed much by Newcastle, with his new role in midfield forming an important component of Eddie Howe’s setup.
He has started all but two games this season as the Toon battle for a spot in the Premier League.
But he is no longer in the lineup, and Howe’s team will have to play crucial games in the fight for Europe without him.
Joelinton has been suspended for how long?
Joelinton has received a two-game suspension.
He will miss Newcastle’s games against Wolves and Nottingham Forest before likely returning against Manchester United on April 2.
Shortly after halftime against Manchester City, the Brazilian was issued a yellow card for a late challenge on defender Ruben Dias.
Dean Ashton commented on the ban during live commentary on talkSPORT, stating, “That’s a blow for Newcastle.” He’ll be missed.”
“It was probably inevitable it would come, although we’re desperately disappointed that it was today, given the two games we’ve got before the international break, that’s going to be a long absence for him,” Howe said after the game.
“I thought it was a harsh booking for him because he plays on the edge, he’s a fierce competitor, and he played very well today.” We’re going to miss him a lot.”
Joelinton has been banned for the second time this season, following a one-game suspension in November.
He was suspended for Newcastle’s match against Southampton after receiving his fifth yellow card of the season against Aston Villa.
The Toon won that game, but with the Brazilian playing such an important part in the team this season, his absence might have a significant influence on the Magpies.
Newcastle are sixth in the Premier League, although they are just four points behind fourth-placed Tottenham, who have two games in hand.