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title: "Newcastle: Allan Saint-Maximin out for third time with hamstring injury"
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published: "2022-10-17T12:15:11Z"
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# Newcastle: Allan Saint-Maximin out for third time with hamstring injury

**[Newcastle United](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/newcastle-united-news/) star Allan Saint-Maximin has suffered a third injury setback involving his hamstring, according to Daily Mail journalist Craig Hope.**

### **The Lowdown: Saint-Maximin injury**

After spending [six weeks out](https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-11318699/Newcastle-Allan-Saint-Maximin-suffers-setback-recovery-hamstring-injury.html) on the sidelines with a hamstring injury, the Frenchman made his return to action in the [Magpies’ 5-1 demolition of Brentford](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/allan-saint-maximin/leistungsdaten/spieler/272642) earlier this month.

However, the day before the Toon’s clash at Old Trafford on Sunday, it was [revealed](https://twitter.com/CraigHope_DM/status/1581263288284852226) the 25-year-old had irritated his previous discomfort, ruling him out for the game against Manchester United and also prompting likely absences for upcoming [Premier League](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/premier-league-news/) fixtures against Everton and Tottenham.

### **The Latest: Further woe for Saint-Maximin**

After securing a point in a [0-0 draw](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/63189781) against the Red Devils, Eddie Howe confirmed the reason for the winger’s absence, while the Newcastle manager also shared an update on the 25-year-old’s injury situation.

Taking to [Twitter](https://twitter.com/CraigHope_DM/status/1581673657335963648), Hope relayed this news, having stated: “Eddie Howe also confirms [below setback](https://twitter.com/CraigHope_DM/status/1581263288284852226) for Allan Saint-Maximin. Third time he has aggravated same hamstring. “It’s very minor but it’s going to keep him out for a period” #nufc.”

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### **The Verdict: Massive blow**

Having ranked in the top 1% across Europe’s top five leagues for dribbles completed by wingers over the past year (via [FBRef](https://fbref.com/en/players/2b16cb1a/Allan-Saint-Maximin)), Saint-Maximin’s electric pace will continue to be a big miss for the Magpies, who have so often relied on the attacker to generate chances in the final third.

In the Premier League this season, the 25-year-old has been rated as the Tynesiders’ [best attacking player](https://www.sofascore.com/team/football/newcastle-united/39), having averaged an impressive 7.36 match rating – inclusive of an incredible 8.5 display in the thrilling 3-3 showdown against Manchester City in August (via [SofaScore](https://www.sofascore.com/player/allan-saint-maximin/347010)).

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Having been hailed as [‘superb’](https://twitter.com/MsiDouglas/status/1561382577591750656) by journalist Mark Douglas, Saint-Maximin’s recurrent hamstring injury will worry Howe, as the Frenchman appears to be struggling to shake it off and get back firing to the best of his ability.