Newcastle United star to miss Manchester City clash over Eczema

A new one in the Premier League as Newcastle United will be without Matt Targett for their upcoming clash with Manchester City—due to eczema.

While injuries and fitness issues are par for the course in football, the full-back’s absence from this high-stakes match because of a severe flare-up adds an unusual twist to the narrative.

Newcastle United, sitting sixth in the Premier League with 10 points, will be desperate to rebound after their disappointing 3-1 defeat to Fulham.

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Targett’s ongoing health struggles have further dented his chances of cementing a place in Eddie Howe’s starting lineup, having already missed months due to hamstring and Achilles issues. The 29-year-old last featured in October 2023, and with this latest setback, fans are left wondering when they’ll see the full-back back in action.

Howe, speaking ahead of the weekend, confirmed Targett’s condition: “It’s been quite a bad episode for him. We’re hoping to get him back to training soon, but he won’t play this weekend.”

With Sandro Tonali returning to the squad and Newcastle United looking for a bounce-back performance, all eyes will be on how Howe’s side copes without their sidelined defender.