Bellamy out while LuaLua's a doubt

By Peter Donnelly
October 25 2002

Newcastle have suffered a double blow ahead of Saturday, with Craig Bellamy's recent knee problems resurfacing and Lomana LuaLua being made a doubt after picking up a slight knock against Juve.

Bellamy and Sir Bobby Robson visted Dr. Steadman recently about the problem and Bellers was advised to rest for a few days and to see how the knee is after.

Meanwhile, LuaLua picked up a slight injury against Juve and is a doubt for Saturday. Striker Shola Ameobi is on stand by to take his place and partner Alan Shearer upfront, though the pace in behind will be missed from Lomana and Craig.

Robson said,

"Craig's situation is a concern. He's had a reaction in his knee - it looks like tendinitis again.

"We've spoken to Mr Steadman and he has told us to let it settle down and see what it is like in a couple of days.

"It's a very frustrating time for him and us. It's a big blow, but we will just have to wait and see how he is with some rest."