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title: "Newcastle United: Luke Edwards reveals Allan Saint-Maximin injury news"
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author: "Adam Clancy"
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published: "2022-02-20T16:05:27Z"
modified: "2022-02-20T16:05:27Z"
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# Newcastle United: Luke Edwards reveals Allan Saint-Maximin injury news

**Luke Edwards has now revealed some promising Newcastle United injury news involving Allan Saint-Maximin.**

### The Lowdown: Calf problem

Saint-Maximin was ruled out of Saturday lunchtime’s 1-1 draw away at West Ham United with a calf problem sustained against Aston Villa, as Eddie Howe [confirmed](https://www.sunderlandecho.com/sport/football/newcastle-united/eddie-howe-issues-alan-saint-maximin-injury-update-3577148) to the media.

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He could have made the difference between one point and three points at the London Stadium, but on a good run, the St. James’ Park faithful will take a point against the European hopefuls and as they edge closer to safety in the Premier League.

### The Latest: Edwards reveal

Taking to Twitter, The Daily Telegraph journalist [Edwards](https://twitter.com/LukeEdwardsTele/status/1494997275378167809) has now revealed that Saint-Maximin should be available for the crucial clash at the bottom of the table against Brentford next weekend, after needing to rest his calf:

*“Was told last week Allan Saint Maximin should be back for the Brentford game next weekend but needed to rest a calf problem.*

*“Hopefully that’s still the case.”*

### The Verdict: Promising

It is certainly promising for the Toon Army to hear that Saint-Maximin should be able to face the Bees, having been left out against the Hammers.

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He is their second-top scorer in the Premier League so far this season with five goals, while his three assists is more than any of his teammates ([WhoScored](https://www.whoscored.com/teams/23/show/england-newcastle-united)).

Saint-Maximin also averages [more shots and dribbles](https://www.whoscored.com/teams/23/show/england-newcastle-united) than any Magpies player, and so is clearly a key part of Howe’s team going forward, especially with the relegation battle ahead.

[***In other news, find out who NUFC’s three worst performers were against West Ham here!***](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/newcastle-united-news/krafth-joelinton-fraser-west-ham-premier-league/)