26-year-old Newcastle player is not in France and will not play against PSG later tonight

Eddie Howe has confirmed that Sean Longstaff has not travelled to France tonight for Newcastle United’s UEFA Champions League clash against PSG.

The 26-year-old midfielder joins the growing list of Magpie players now out on the injury table, with Longstaff sustaining an ankle injury during the international break.

And now, Howe has announced via Newcastle’s official Twitter account that Longstaff has not even made it to the French capital as part of the Toon’s travelling squad to face PSG.

With Lewis Miley potentially in contention to start for Newcastle this evening, Howe is down to the bare bones when it comes to senior players to call upon this week.

And Longstaff’s latest absence having missed Saturday’s win against Chelsea could hint that the 26-year-old is out for some time, only adding to the list of injury problems at Newcastle.

Indeed, Longstaff has established himself as a key player for Howe since the English coach’s arrival, and the midfielder being out over the festive period could be a huge blow for Newcastle.