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Traveling Newcastle followers within the US might be sweating not solely due to the extreme warmth within the north east, but in addition over the standing of latest signing Harvey Barnes, who appeared to have injured himself within the dying minutes of a 2-1 win over Brighton on Friday .
Barnes, who joined his new teammates on their pre-season tour following the completion of his £38 million transfer final week, sat on the sidelines of the Red Bull Arena in a worrying sight for Geordie followers as he tried a shake off a cramp in his left leg. earlier than ahead Elliot Anderson’s late brace sealed a dramatic win proper at demise for the Magpies.
The 25-year-old Barnes nonetheless remained on the sphere and was in a position to proceed till the ultimate whistle in Harrison, New Jersey. An replace on his situation is but to be launched by the membership.
Barnes, whose solely cap for England dates again to a 3-0 win over Wales in 2020, got here on within the second half of Newcastle’s thrilling 3-3 draw towards Aston Villa in Philadelphia final Sunday, however didn’t characteristic within the 1-1 draw towards Chelsea in Atlanta on Wednesday.
He signed a five-year contract with the Toon Army, following his eight-figure switch from Leicester City to the Championship earlier this month.

Harvey Barnes went down injured within the closing minutes of Friday’s 1-1 draw vs. Brighton on Friday

Barnes’ damage got here simply earlier than Elliot Anderson equalized for Newcastle and the sport winner

Anderson’s brace got here within the last six minutes of the sport at New Jersey’s Red Bull Arena

Barnes, 25, signed for Newcastle United final week in a £38 million transfer from Leicester City

Despite damage considerations over Newcastle’s new signing, followers could have lots to cheer for forward of the upcoming Premier League season in two weeks, particularly with the efficiency of younger midfielder, Elliot Anderson.
With the Magpies seemingly on their strategy to their third straight tie in America, the 20-year-old by no means gave up hope of sealing all three factors for his workforce. He scored twice within the final six minutes as Brighton opened the scoring with a faucet. from Danny Welbeck within the early levels of the second half.
The midfielder’s first purpose got here within the 86th minute after a miscommunication by two Seagulls gamers – teenager Ed Turns and new signing Yasin Ayiri – on a sideways move, giving Anderson an opportunity to intercept the ball.
His shot from inside was blocked by Turns earlier than he bought again to his ft, batted the middle again on the ball and lifted the ball previous goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen.
Anderson’s second purpose of the evening got here within the final minute of stoppage time (90’+2), when Jacob Murphy’s by means of ball had sufficient whiplash to get previous Turns, giving Anderson one other probability to strike.
And the younger Englishman actually did, hitting the ball into the again of the following after heading off Turns’ last-ditch problem from contained in the penalty space.

Anderson scored his second purpose of the evening within the final minute of additional time in Harrison, NJ

The 20-year-old Anderson was one of many viewers this pre-season, scoring 4 instances and aiding thrice

Brighton took the lead early within the second half by means of a Danny Welbeck faucet from a cross

Fans had been in full pressure on the Red Bulls Arena and witnessed some dramatic motion within the final 10 minutes

Anderson’s late brace ends Newcastle’s undefeated pre-season tour of the US, which noticed the Magpies draw twice and win as soon as within the Premier League Summer Series in America.
They now lead the league, though they’ve performed a recreation extra (5) than Aston Villa in second, Chelsea in third, Fulham in fifth and Brentford in final.
Anderson himself now has three assists and 4 targets this pre-season for the Geordies.
The Toon Army and Brighton will now head again to England to finish their preparations for the season. Newcastle tackle Serie A aspect Fiorentina at St. James’ Park on August 5 earlier than dealing with La Liga aspect Villareal a day later.
On the opposite hand, Brighton will play Rayo Vallecano, additionally on the identical day the Magpies face their La Liga rivals.
The Seagulls then open their Premier League marketing campaign on August 12 towards newly promoted Luton Town, as Newcastle host Aston Villa at house.