The Newcastle United player who is now at risk of never playing for the club again

Newcastle United have made some key contract decisions, but still have multiple players whose futures are up in the air.

It was announced on Thursday evening that Emil Krafth and Martin Dubravka have signed contract extensions with Newcastle United.

Elsewhere, Fabian Schar is close to a new Newcastle deal. It is vital that the 33-year-old remains on Tyneside, so it is encouraging to hear that progress is being made with regards to his future.

However, the situation involving Jamaal Lascelles is much more uncertain.

Eddie Howe shares Jamaal Lascelles injury update

The Newcastle United club captain is approaching almost a year out injured. He suffered an ACL injury during Newcastle’s 4-3 win over West Ham on March 30th 2024 and has not played since.

It was hoped that Lascelles would be back by March, but that no longer appears likely.

Ahead of Newcastle United’s game against Nottingham Forest, Eddie Howe provided an injury update on Lascelles.

“Jamaal is continuing to work, I think he was the last player to leave, he works extraordinary long hours, he was here until 5pm yesterday,” he said.

“He is as dedicated a player as you will see, he has had various problems. He has had setbacks, nothing major, but little moments that have knocked back his recovery.

“He has been on the grass and been training individually with physios. He has not gone beyond that stage yet. He is in a pretty good place, we are probably looking towards the end of the season as a return date.”

Time running out for Jamaal Lascelles at Newcastle United

While it is encouraging to hear that Lascelles is in a ‘good place’ and has a return date on the horizon, it is concerning that he might not be fit until the business end of the season.