INJURY BLOW FOR MAGPIES STAR
Newcastle defender Steven Taylor is expected to be sidelined for the first three months of the new season.
The 24-year-old has undergone surgery after dislocating his left shoulder in a pre-season friendly at Carlisle on July 17.
The Magpies confirmed on their website: "After further assessment on the injury over the past week, the medical bulletin is that it will be a three-month period of rehabilitation."
The latest setback happened on the former England Under-21 captain's first appearance since suffering a knee injury in January.
His absence makes yesterday's signing of Sol Campbell all the more timely. The veteran former England international was snapped up on a one-year deal after leaving Arsenal as a free agent.
Campbell will now compete with Fabricio Coloccini, Danny Simpson, Tamas Kadar and Mike Williamson for a place at the heart of Newcastle's defence in the early stages of the season.
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Taylor Forced to Miss Start of Season
Newcastle United can confirm that defender Steven Taylor is expected to be sidelined for around three months.
Steven has had surgery on the left shoulder he dislocated at Carlisle on 17 July and after further assessment of the injury over the past week, the medical bulletin is that it will be a three month period of rehabilitation.
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