Joelinton ruled out for Newcastle United ahead of Liverpool match

Newcastle United's midfielder Joelinton will miss the start of the Premier League season due to injury. Manager Matthias Jaissle confirmed that Joelinton is expected to be unavailable for a couple of weeks, ruling him out of the upcoming match against Liverpool at Anfield on Sunday. The injury is a significant setback for Newcastle, who will face Liverpool under new management while seeking to establish their tactics. Jaissle acknowledged the challenge posed by Joelinton's absence, especially given his role in providing midfield security and aggression. A decision is pending on how Newcastle will adjust their strategy without him.

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