Injury Nightmare For Newcastle

By Matthew Jones
April 19 2004

Newcastle United will go into thier Uefa Cup semi-final clash with Marseille at St James' Park on Thursday, without striker Craig Bellamy, and midfielder Jermaine Jenas.

The due could also miss the rest of the season, but we will have to await the results of any scans!

Kieron Dyer is also doubtful for the first leg tie against the French side.

Bellamy appears to have torn a hamstring, while Jenas suffered a torn thigh muscle.

Robson said: "The really sad thing about this game for me is that we've lost £20m of talent in Bellamy and Jenas.

"Bellamy has a hamstring tear and Jenas a thigh tear - both injuries which will take weeks to recover from - and Kieron Dyer is also struggling with a hamstring strain.

"Shola Ameobi has a groin problem and is also a major doubt for Thursday. This result has come at a cost."