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Steve Bruce has confirmed that three of his Newcastle players and a staff member have tested positive for coronavirus.
None of the anonymous four were involved in the 2-0 win at Crystal Palace on Friday night and Bruce says he hopes they managed to isolate the virus and keep it away from the rest of the Newcastle team.
“It’s been a tough week,” Bruce said before being asked about how to avoid an outbreak. “We sincerely hope that is the case. It is very difficult at the moment. We have three confirmed players and, sadly, one member of my staff.
“It is a concern and difficult to handle. We are doing everything possible to make sure we stay as safe as possible.
“Of course my concern is not only the well-being of the players, which is vitally important, but also that of my staff. We will do our best, but it is difficult at the moment.”
Newcastle’s late show stuns the Palace
Callum Wilson and Joelinton both scored goals at the end when Newcastle got back on track with a 2-0 win at Crystal Palace on Friday night.
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FREE TO SEE: Highlights of Newcastle’s win over Crystal Palace
Just as Palace and Newcastle looked destined for a standstill at Selhurst Park, Joelinton’s clever play released Wilson on goal, and the forward marked his return from his hamstring injury with a serene shot through the legs. by Vicente Guaita to give the Magpies the lead two minutes off time.
Palace’s feeble hopes of saving some of the game were extinguished in the last minute when Joelinton made up for a series of missed opportunities when his shot deflected from Gary Cahill to seal Newcastle’s victory.
Joelinton’s late exploits saw the forward end a 16-game streak without a Premier League goal or assist with both, as Steve Bruce’s side edged out Roy Hodgson’s Palace to 10th in the table before matches. of the weekend.
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