Joelinton sends Newcastle fans heartfelt message amid injury absence
Joelinton sent a message of support to Newcastle fans as the team continues its fight for a Champions League spot without him.
Newcastle find themselves in a promising position to secure Champions League football after their win over Chelsea last weekend, but they face a challenging trip to Arsenal on 18 May.
However, they are without one of they key players win as Joelinton has been sidelined for Newcastle due to a knee injury.
Joelinton’s absence has been felt in midfield, where numbers are stretched. Joe Willock struggled against Brighton, prompting Eddie Howe to switch tactics and rather than opting for a like-for-like replacement, he deployed a two-man pivot featuring Bruno Guimaraes and Sandro Tonali against Chelsea.
Despite being unable to feature, Joelinton appears fully behind the team’s efforts as they push for a top-four finish. His message is a timely reminder of the togetherness in the squad, even with key players watching from the sidelines.
| Season statistics | Joelinton |
| Appearances | 37 |
| Goals | 4 |
| Assists | 3 |
Joelinton shows support for Newcastle from the stands
Joelinton was spotted among the crowd showing his support for Newcastle as they continue their Champions League push without him.
The Brazilian midfielder shared an Instagram story featuring a post from the club’s official account that pictured him in the stands, captioned “Retro Joe”. He followed it up with a separate story showing a screenshot of himself in the crowd, accompanied by a white heart emoji.
Howe has depended heavily on a midfield trio of Tonali, Guimaraes and Joelinton throughout the season—a combination that has brought structure and balance to the side. However, the side now face the final two games without that stability, as the Brazilian remains sidelined with injury.
Newcastle face decision on Joe Willock amid Crystal Palace interest
Willock has been in poor form for Newcastle and his future at St James’ Park is under question following an underwhelming campaign. His recent performances in Joelinton’s absence have done little to strengthen his case for a regular starting role.
Football Insider revealed that Crystal Palace are targeting Willock as part of their plans to reinforce Oliver Glasner’s midfield options this summer.
The Englishman is open to a move, particularly with limited opportunities to secure a regular spot in Newcastle’s starting XI.
Despite making 39 appearances this season, he has only started 16 times across all competitions and a return to London could offer him a fresh start and the chance to revitalise his career.