Newcastle United have sent a message of condolences to former midfielder Elliot Anderson after Nottingham Forest confirmed that the 23-year-old would miss tonight’s Europa League fixture due to the passing of his mother.
Nottingham Forest face FC Porto in the Europa League second leg, which finished 1-1 in Portugal last week. A statement from the club read: “Elliot Anderson is unavailable for tonight’s fixture following the passing of his beloved mother, Helen.
“Everyone at Nottingham Forest Football Club extends its deepest condolences to Elliot and his family following this extremely sad news. Our thoughts and heartfelt sympathies are with the Anderson family at this difficult time.”
Anderson has made 42 appearances for Forest this season and has become a key member of the England squad ahead of the World Cup this summer.
The midfielder had not featured in the first leg match against FC Porto due to a suspension. He has played in every Premier League game so far this season for Forest.
Newcastle United send message to Elliot Anderson
A product of the Newcastle United academy, Anderson made 55 appearances for the Magpies first team before moving to the City Ground for £35 million in 2024.
On Thursday evening, Newcastle shared a message for their former player. The club wrote: “We’re so sorry to hear this incredibly sad news. Sending all of our love and support to Elliot and his family at such a difficult time.”
FC Porto also shared well wishes for the player, who had also been absent from training on Wednesday morning. The Portuguese side wrote: “Our thoughts are with Elliot Anderson and his family tonight. Everyone at FC Porto sends their deepest condolences during this difficult time.”
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