Eddie Howe has already issued a challenge to a potential Anthony Gordon ‘alternative’ ahead of matches against West Ham and Liverpool.
Newcastle have been dealt another injury blow after boss Eddie Howe revealed that Sven Botman will be absent for around eight weeks. Howe also confirmed the Magpies would not be appealing against Anthony Gordon's red card due to 'insufficient grounds', meaning the winger will miss the Carabao Cup final along with Botman.
Newcastle United have not appealed Anthony Gordon ’s red card, meaning the England star will miss the Carabao Cup final against Liverpool. Gordon was sent off late on in Newcastle’s FA Cup defeat to Brighton last Sunday for pushing defender Jan Paul van Hecke in the head.
Eddie Howe has explained the decision not to appeal Anthony Gordon's red card before the Carabao Cup final, while praising the winger's reaction to his Wembley disappointment in the days after his Brighton dismissal.