Newcastle United defender Amar Dedic is a doubt for the Premier League match at Coventry City after aggravating a hamstring injury. The £30 million summer signing from Benfica suffered the setback during the 4-1 defeat at Leeds United and missed the subsequent 2-1 victory over Hull City.
Sergej Barbarez, the Bosnia and Herzegovina national team manager, confirmed Dedic will spend three to four weeks on the sidelines. This timeline puts his availability for the October 12 fixture at Coventry in question, though he is expected back before the international break concludes. The 24-year-old right-back will miss his country's upcoming Nations League matches against Poland, Romania and Sweden.
Adaptation and Commitment
Dedic has spoken about his desire to fight for Newcastle supporters, citing their passion as a key reason for his move. He said adapting to the club has been smoother because of his existing relationship with head coach Matthias Jaissle, having worked under him at Red Bull Salzburg. Dedic was named the club's Player of the Month in his first month at St James' Park, establishing himself at right-back before this injury interruption.
Newcastle, currently ninth in the Premier League with eight points from five games, face an 18th-placed Coventry side in their next outing. The club's injuries situation is being monitored, with Tino Livramento also recently sidelined by muscular discomfort. Fans can check the full fixtures schedule as the team looks to build on their recent home win. Dedic's targeted return is for Newcastle's first match after the October international break.
The original report is at shieldsgazette.com
