Emil Krafth isn’t expected to play a part in Newcastle United’s pre-season campaign, head coach Eddie Howe has revealed.
The Swede has been sidelined since August last year after sustaining an ACL injury in the 2-1 Carabao Cup second round victory at Tranmere Rovers
Emil Krafth isn’t expected to play a part in Newcastle United’s pre-season campaign, head coach Eddie Howe has revealed.
The Swede has been sidelined since August last year after sustaining an ACL injury in the 2-1 Carabao Cup second round victory at Tranmere Rovers
Krafth was among the first team players to return to the club’s Benton training base on Sunday. And while he is working his way back to fitness, the right-back is unlikely to feature in any of United’s seven friendlies.
“Emil’s been working incredibly hard. He’s very diligent, very professional,” Howe said.
“I think, naturally, when you have the tough injury that he’s had, he’s had a couple of little … I wouldn’t say setbacks, but little ‘moments’ which have just meant he’s had to hold back for a week or two.
“At the moment, he’s got a little bit of nerve trouble in his back. Nothing’s changed with his timescale. We were always looking to next season for Emil.
