Joelinton provides injury update that Newcastle United fans will love

Joelinton has revealed the injury that forced him to be stretchered off against Burnley is “nothing serious”

Newcastle United’s player of the season withdrew just 11 minutes in when he sustained a deep cut on the lower part of his right leg.

The Brazilian was spotted leaving Turf Moor wearing a protective boot on Sunday evening.

Magpies boss Eddie Howe said after the game: “It didn’t look good. I could see by the way he went down, I thought ‘this could be serious’.

“Apparently, it’s a deep laceration. I think the doctor, initially when he saw him, could see part of his bone, so I think it was quite deep.

“We knew immediately we had to withdraw him, but he’s in good spirits in the dressing room.

“He had a boot on, and said he was OK, so that’s great news.”

Initially, there were fears the 25-year-old could miss the beginning of pre-season after being carried off the field.

However, Joelinton has moved to reassure supporters.

Posting on Instagram, the former Hoffenheim man said: “Thanks to everyone who messaged me! I’m good, it was nothing serious.”

Howe’s side battled on without Joelinton to beat the Clarets 2-1, courtesy of a Callum Wilson double, and secured an 11th placed finish in the Premier League.