The turmoil on Newcastle continues unabated, as the club
have been informed star winger Jonas Gutierrez is likely to be
sidelined for a minimum of three weeks.
The 25-year-old picked up the injury on international
duty and the Argentine FA has confirmed he has fractured his
collarbone.
"Homero De Agostino, the doctor of the national team, confirmed
that he checked Jonas Gutierrez, who has a little fracture in the
right clavicle," a report on the AFA's website said.
"With the allowance of his club Newcastle, Jonas will stay in
Buenos Aires to be treated by the national team's medical
staff.
"He should rest for 20 days and will have the rehabilitation
treatment under Dr De Agostino."
There had been fears that a shoulder dislocation could sideline
Gutierrez for three months, but even a three-week layoff will come
as a blow to The Magpies.