Newcastle United star Joelinton had to be carried off on a stretcher just minutes into their game with Burnley.The Magpies' clash with the relegation-threatened Clarets at Turf Moor had not long got underway when the Brazilian rose up for a header and landed awkwardly.
Medical staff rushed to his aid and it appeared as though he had sustained a nasty cut on his shin.After several minutes of treatment, he was stretchered off on 11 minutes with Eddie Howe forced to make an early change and bring Jacob Murphy on in his place.
The travelling Newcastle fans chanted his name while he held his hands over his face.Burnley's home support also applauded him off the pitch in what was a disappointing end to an impressive season for the 25-year-old.
Having signed from Hoffenheim for a mega £40million fee in 2019, he had failed to live up to expectations in his first two seasons with the club.But a transition from striker to midfielder has totally transformed his spell on Tyneside.
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