Newcastle's Nick Pope Out for Four Months Due to Shoulder Injury
Martin Dubravka Steps Up as Replacement Amidst Dismissed Rumors of Recruiting David de Gea
- Newcastle United's goalkeeper, Nick Pope, is set to miss four months due to a shoulder injury requiring surgery.
- Manager Eddie Howe has dismissed media reports linking the club with a move for Spanish keeper David de Gea.
- Martin Dubravka, who replaced Pope in the final minutes of the game against Manchester United, is expected to step up during Pope's absence.
- Despite Pope's injury, Newcastle has been performing well, with back to back home league wins and a sixth place standing in the Premier League.
- Newcastle's away form needs improvement, with only one win from six games.