Anthony Gordon

Newcastle United winger Anthony Gordon (23) has been sidelined due to a significant bruise in his thigh and groin area, sustained during international duty with England in March 2025. Manager Eddie Howe described the injury as "a really nasty bruise in and around his thigh, groin area." ​(Source: Shields Gazette)

This injury coincided with Gordon serving a three-match suspension following a red card received during an FA Cup match against Brighton & Hove Albion on March 2, 2025. The suspension ruled him out of the Carabao Cup final against Liverpool on March 16, 2025. ​(Source: Sky Sports)

As of early April 2025, Gordon has not yet returned to full training with the Newcastle squad. However, Howe expressed optimism about his progress, noting that Gordon is "up and running, feeling quite good," and anticipated that he would rejoin group training within a few days. ​(Source: Shields Gazette)

Update Friday 4 April 2025

Eddie Howe: 'He hasn't yet [returned to full training]. He's another one we're monitoring. He's still recovering from a really bad knock he got for England; he's still got huge bruising on his leg. He's done individual training. He's not done group training. He's still not feeling 100 per cent pain-free so, again, let's wait and see.' (Source London Evening Standard)

Update Monday 7 April 2025

Howe revealed before the Foxes clash that Gordon was training on an individual basis. Speaking after the Leicester game, Howe said: “Anthony wasn’t close... “He hasn’t been able to train with us yet....“He’s still feeling the effects of that tackle with England. We hope that we may see him soon, but I’ve got no certainty on that.” (Source: Geordie Boot Boys)

Update Thursday 10 April 2025

However, Confidential understands the news on Gordon has been more positive in recent days and it remains the belief that the problem is not serious.... Gordon has 72 hours to prove his fitness ahead of the visit of United. (Source: Daily Mail)

Update Friday 11 April 2025

🎙️| Jason Tindall: "He's had a decent week with the physios. He was back out on the grass for a session yesterday so we'll assess him again today to see how he's responded to that then we'll have to make a late call on whether he's available for Sunday." (Source: Newcastle United)