Newcastle have officially confirmed that midfielder Matt Ritchie has undergone surgery on his ankle injury.
Ritchie has been missing since August after damaging his ankle against Leicester in the League Cup.
Twitter: Newcastle United can confirm that Matt Ritchie has undergone a minor ankle operation.
Read more:… https://t.co/fyknGxcr2p (@NUFC)
These Newcastle fans reacted to the news…
Need him back!
Twitter: @NUFC @OfficialFPL So need him back! (@Ginspiration10)
We need you!
Twitter: @NUFC @OfficialFPL Get well soon Matt Ritchie. We need you back. (@PeterDent18)
Magic!
Twitter: @NUFC @OfficialFPL Rest easy Matt we need you back. We need to see that Magic ? on the pitch again. (@MaxwellA98)
Awful…
Twitter: @NUFC @premierleague @OfficialFPL Awful tackle he recieved (@CathalRobinson)
Get well soon…
Twitter: @NUFC @OfficialFPL Get well soon Ritchie (@Footywordy)
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Ritchie is a key player for Newcastle so they will be hoping that he is back in action as quickly as possible this season.
The club revealed that it was only a minor operatation, which suggests that his absense will not be extended into the long-term. This is a huge boost for Newcastle, given his experience and quality in midfield and in defence.
He is a leader on the pitch and his return to action could allow him to return to midfield, with Jetro Willems currently impressing at left wing-back. Ritchie could replace Miguel Almiron in the side, who is struggling to make an impact in the Premier League.
