Jacob Murphy
30-Year-Old
Newcastle United
Premier
GTD
Injury Hamstring
Est. Return 1/25/2026
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Murphy broke onto the scene last season with Newcastle at the age of 30, reaching almost 2,400 minutes, a mark he had never come close to touching. He started 31 of 35 appearances while registering eight goals and 12 assists, earning a career-high in assists and goal contributions. Murphy capitalized his role following the departure of Miguel Almiron and since returning from shoulder surgery in January 2024, he's been a lock for the XI. The question is what his minutes will look like with newly added Anthony Elanga.
Given resting period
Murphy (hamstring) was given a period of rest due to an injury, although the scans didn't show anything, coach Eddie Howe said in the press conference. "Jacob has had another scan and again, nothing is showing which is a strange one. You have to go on the symptoms and how the player feels. That'll probably mean a period that Jacob has to come out. How long, I don't know but we're thankful it's not a serious problem and hopefully one we can overcome quickly."
ANALYSIS
Murphy will miss some time as he recovers from a minor hamstring injury that he has been dealing with over the last couple of weeks. While the scans once again did not show anything, making it a strange case, the forward was given a period of rest to fully get rid of the discomfort. Harvey Barnes is expected to take on a larger role in the frontline for the Magpies until Murphy returns to full fitness.
Murphy will miss some time as he recovers from a minor hamstring injury that he has been dealing with over the last couple of weeks. While the scans once again did not show anything, making it a strange case, the forward was given a period of rest to fully get rid of the discomfort. Harvey Barnes is expected to take on a larger role in the frontline for the Magpies until Murphy returns to full fitness.
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Needs to be assessed
Murphy (hamstring) needs to be assessed to know the full extent of the new setback he suffered in Tuesday's 2-0 defeat against Manchester City in the Carabao Cup, coach Eddie Howe said in a press conference, according to HaystersTV. "We don't think Jacob's injury is serious. But of course, we're waiting to see the full extent. He's had a hamstring problem for a couple of weeks. He's had two scans that have come back clear, so we're not quite sure what's going on with him."
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Subs off early in Cup action
Murphy (hamstring) was forced off after 45 minutes of Tuesday's game versus Manchester City.
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Could return after precaution miss
Murphy (hamstring) could return in Tuesday's Carabao Cup first semifinal leg against Manchester City after missing Saturday's win against Bournemouth as a precaution, coach Eddie Howe said in the press conference, according to Jordan Cronin from NewcastleWorld.
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On bench midweek
Murphy (hamstring) is among the substitutes for Wednesday's clash against Leeds United.
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Receives good scan on hamstring
Murphy (hamstring) underwent scans that revealed to be positive and could be an option for Wednesday's clash against Leeds United, coach Eddie Howe said in the press conference. "He has had a scan, good news on that, no major injury so probably just fatigue. His physical numbers in the game were outstanding so I think he will be available for us, fingers crossed."
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