Newcastle's Elanga Stretchered Off, Injury Fears Eased by Update

WHO:

The New York Times - Newcastle United winger Anthony Elanga

The New York Times - Newcastle head coach Matthias Jaissle

The New York Times - Valencia left-back Jose Gaya

The New York Times - Striker William Osula

Daily Mail Sports - Valencia midfielder Filip Ugrinic

WHAT:

The New York Times - Elanga was taken off on a stretcher during a pre-season friendly against Valencia.

The New York Times - Gaya received a straight red card for a reckless challenge on Elanga.

The New York Times - Elanga was treated for a shin contusion and was reported to be walking after the incident.

The New York Times - Jaissle stated that Elanga “seems to be OK” and expressed hope that he would be fit to start next week.

The New York Times - Newcastle won the match 2-1 against Valencia, with Yoane Wissa scoring both goals for Newcastle.

WHERE:

The New York Times - The match took place at Mestalla Stadium.

WHEN:

The New York Times - Newcastle has pre-season games scheduled against Everton, Bayer Leverkusen, and Strasbourg next week.

WHY:

The New York Times - Jaissle expressed fear for Elanga's condition after the challenge but felt more relaxed after receiving a positive update from the medical department.

HOW:

The New York Times - Elanga was treated on the pitch before being taken off on a stretcher.

In a pre-season friendly at Mestalla Stadium, Newcastle United secured a 2-1 victory over Valencia, with Yoane Wissa scoring both goals for the team. Unfortunately, Newcastle winger Anthony Elanga was taken off on a stretcher after a reckless challenge from Valencia's Jose Gaya, who received a straight red card for the incident. Fortunately, Elanga was treated for a shin contusion and was reported to be walking afterward, with head coach Matthias Jaissle expressing hope that he would be fit to start in upcoming matches against Everton, Bayer Leverkusen, and Strasbourg next week.