Robert Injury Scare And Bowyer's Battle!

ROBERT INJURY SCARE

French winger Robert will be hoping that his knock is only a minor setback as he has been a key player for United in recent weeks, bagging himself a few spectacular goals.

Newcastle are uncertain at the moment as to how long the former PSG star will be sidelined for, but it is unlikely that he will play a part in the weekend's clash with Leicester.

A club spokesman confirmed: "Laurent jarred his right knee at Birmingham. A scan revealed some internal bruising and he is under treatment for the injury."

Hugo Viana replaced Robert at St Andrews at the weekend and may be handed a chance to prove himself this weekend. However, Lee Bowyer is another option for Sir Bobby to consider after being out of first-team action for over two months with a hip complaint.

Bowyer played 90 minutes for the reserves against Liverpool on Monday and is eager to put his injury problems behind him.

"It has been a nightmare because all I have been able to do is rest," Bowyer told the club's official website.

"I enjoyed the game and was happy to get the full 90 minutes because I obviously need to build my fitness up now.

"It was no good playing an hour or so against Liverpool. I wanted the full 90 and that's what I got.

"I hope there won't be any reaction over the next day or so, then it's down to the gaffer when he decides to include me in the squad again."

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