Eddie Howe provides an update after an injured Brazilian misses back-to-back games.
Eddie Howe is optimistic that Joelinton will be “back soon” after missing our previous two games due to a knee injury.
After our 1-0 win over Brentford last Saturday, Howe revealed that the Brazilian would be sidelined for “a few weeks,” meaning he will miss our first Champions League match against AC Milan on Tuesday.
The manager acknowledged that we missed his ball-winning abilities and muscular presence at the San Siro, but his comments imply that it won’t be long until our midfield dynamo returns to full fitness.
“Yeah, Joe is a big player for us and has been for a number of months. Big, big personality. Big physical presence for us.
“We missed his ball winning skills in the middle of the pitch. But hopefully he’ll be back soon. I don’t think this is a serious injury. But it’s enough obviously to keep him out currently.”
