Newcastle United manager Rafael Benitez has stated that Islam Slimani is yet to overcome the injury he picked up at Leicester City.
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The Algeria international who joined the Magpies on loan from Leicester was unable to make his much-anticipated debut in their 1-0 famous victory over Manchester United.
The former Sporting CP player suffered a thigh muscle strain in Taylor Lewan T Shirts training on January 30 which he has been struggling with since his arrival at the St James' Park.
Though he trained with the Tennessee Titans Jackets club for the first time on Wednesday, the gaffer has stated why the forward failed to make his bow.
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Newcastle now have a Matt Barkley Jerseys two-week break ahead of their next league clash with Bournemouth on February 24 and the former Liverpool bo s is hoping that the forward will be fit for the tie Derrick Henry T Shirts at the Vitality Stadium.
"It was a case of waiting because we have 15 days now before the next game so we can keep working with him.