Lewis Hall’s injury situation has become a key concern for Newcastle United as new details about his recovery timeline have surfaced.
The talented left-back, who has shown plenty of promise since joining the club, has been sidelined due to a hamstring problem picked up during the team’s recent European outing.
After missing Newcastle’s 2-0 victory over Nottingham Forest, fans have been anxiously waiting for clarity on how serious the issue is and how long he might be out for.
According to the latest update from The Mail’s Craig Hope, Hall’s second scan this week has offered a mix of good and bad news.
The 19-year-old is expected to remain out for around another month, ruling him out of several upcoming fixtures.
However, there’s optimism within the camp that he could return slightly earlier than first feared, possibly in time for Newcastle’s trip to Brentford on November 9th the club’s final game before the next international break.
Initially, reports suggested Hall would not feature again until early December, but the recent scan results have eased those concerns slightly. While the injury is still a setback, it’s not as severe as first feared.
The fact that the problem won’t require an extended recovery period one that could have stretched into the new year will come as a relief to Eddie Howe and his coaching staff.
Still, this remains a significant blow for Newcastle during a crucial part of the season. The club is juggling Premier League, domestic cup, and European commitments, meaning squad depth is being tested more than ever.
Losing another key full-back only adds to the growing list of defensive injuries. With Tino Livramento also sidelined for another four to six weeks due to a knee issue, the team finds itself short on options at both full-back positions.
In Hall’s absence, Dan Burn is expected to continue covering the left side of defence. The experienced defender has been reliable under Howe and is likely to shoulder more responsibility over the coming fixtures.
Kieran Trippier, who has previously played as a left-back for England under Gareth Southgate, could also be called upon to switch flanks if required. Meanwhile, Emil Krafth and Malick Thiaw provide alternative cover on the right-hand side.
Eddie Howe addressed Hall’s injury following the victory against Nottingham Forest, offering some insight into the situation.
He explained that Hall had “felt his hamstring” during the Union SG match a moment that immediately raised concern among the coaching team.
Howe admitted the setback came as a “real blow,” particularly as the club had been carefully managing Hall’s workload after his gradual integration into the squad.
“We’ve been trying to manage him back,” Howe said. “Unfortunately, he just felt something in that game. We’ve had it scanned. Before we get conclusive evidence of how long he’ll be out, he needs another re-scan in about 10 days.
So it’s not going to be a short-term injury. We hope it’s not going to be a long-term injury, but we sort of don’t know yet.”
Now, with more definitive results from that follow-up scan, Newcastle can plan more clearly for the coming weeks. Although Hall’s absence is frustrating, there’s comfort in knowing the injury is not severe enough to derail his season.
The club’s medical staff will continue to monitor his progress closely, ensuring he doesn’t rush back too soon and risk aggravating the problem.
For Hall, the next few weeks will be about recovery and conditioning. The young defender has already shown glimpses of his quality in a black-and-white shirt, demonstrating composure, technical ability, and confidence well beyond his years.
His potential has made him one of the standout young players in Newcastle’s squad, and his return will be eagerly awaited.
With a packed fixture list ahead, including key Premier League clashes and European ties, Newcastle will need every fit body available. Howe’s ability to rotate and adapt will be tested once again as he looks to keep the team’s momentum going despite the setbacks.
The good news is that Hall’s road to recovery appears shorter than feared and with the right care, he could be back just in time to play a key role before the year ends.
In a season where Newcastle have already faced their fair share of injury challenges, this update brings cautious optimism. Losing Hall for a month is far from ideal, but given how much worse it could have been, there’s hope that the youngster will soon be back doing what he does best — driving forward from defence and giving Newcastle that extra bit of balance on the left flank.
