Newcastle boss Steve Bruce has revealed that right-back Emil Krafth is a doubt for their clash with Watford this weekend.
Twitter: SB: “I have a doubt about Emile Krafth, a doubt about Jetro (Willems) too. (Miguel) Almirón is a bit of a problem.… https://t.co/CkGwT1efE1 (@NUFC)
The defender was substituted with a knock against Leicester on Wednesday in the League Cup, and could now miss their Premier League match against Watford.
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Should Javier Manquillo come in to replace Krafth this weekend?
He appears to be the best option. With Krafth a doubt and DeAndre Yedlin only just returning from injury, Manquillo is the obvious replacement.
Despite links with Spanish side Valencia, Newcastle boss Steve Bruce should look to utilise the Spaniard against Watford – if anything to prevent Krafth from increasing the severity of his injury, which could force him to be out for a longer period of time.
Manquillo was a regular under Rafa Benitez in the Premier League last season, showing that he has what it takes to compete at this level as a right-back.
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