Soccer-Brazil's Joelinton sidelined for World Cup qualifiers after Newcastle injury

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Premier League - Newcastle United v Liverpool - St James' Park, Newcastle, Britain - August 25, 2025 Newcastle United's Joelinton reacts Action Images via Reuters/Lee Smith/File Photo

(Reuters) -Midfielder Joelinton will miss Brazil’s remaining World Cup qualifiers due to an injury sustained during Newcastle United’s 3-2 defeat to Liverpool in the Premier League, the Brazilian Football Confederation said on Wednesday.

The 29-year-old left the pitch visibly upset during the second half of Monday's game and manager Eddie Howe confirmed afterwards that the injury was serious, saying: "Joey, it doesn’t look great, to be honest."