Thursday, 27th March, 2014
Newcastle United goalkeeper Tim Krul will be out for a few games due to injury after he was ruled of the Magpies’ match against Southampton on Saturday.
The Dutch footballer damaged his knee during his team’s 3-0 loss against Everton at St. James' Park on Tuesday and is set to miss up to three games for Alan Pardew’s side.
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The 25-year-old shot-stopper will be out when the Toon host Manchester United and travel to the Britannia Stadium for their game against Stoke City; he will be replaced by Englishman Rob Elliot, according to their boss
“Tim won't play, he's out for these next two or three games for sure, so Rob Elliot will come in”, Pardew was quoted as saying by ITV.
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“He has made his international squad and he is keen to stay in that squad and he needs to play, so the opportunity lands at his feet.
“Rob is a confident goalie and he will look to take that on”, the 52-year-old added.
Krul has nine clean sheets to his name in 31 Premier League games this season and his injury will be a blow for Newcastle United.
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