Newcastle's Nick Pope Ruled Out for Three Weeks With Groin Injury as Ramsdale Takes Over
Specialist assessment set a three-week timetable that covers six fixtures across domestic and European competition.
Overview
- Pope sustained the injury in Friday training when he was wrong‑footed on a shot, according to Eddie Howe.
- A scan and specialist confirmed the prognosis with a likely Boxing Day return at Manchester United.
- He is set to miss Tottenham on December 2, Burnley on December 6, Bayer Leverkusen on December 10, Sunderland on December 14, Fulham on December 17, and Chelsea on December 20.
- Aaron Ramsdale, who started the 4-1 win at Everton, is expected to start during this six‑game stretch.
- Ramsdale joined on a season‑long loan from Southampton in the summer with an option to buy.